Books about Scoliosis from Amazon.com

When Deenie sees the brace for the first time, she wants to scream, Forget it... I'm never going to wear that thing.  Everyone will know.  Everyone!



But the words won't come out.  And Deenie, beautiful Deenie, who everyone says should be a model, is stuck wearing a brace from her neck to her hips.  For four years-or longer.  How will she ever face the hard times ahead?.
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Scoliosis is a deforming and crippling disease of the spine that afflicts people of all ages. Left untreated, it can lead to a lifetime of pain and disability The Scoliosis Sourcebook is a complete guide to understanding this condition that emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, including braces and surgery..
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Includes all of the poses in the video plus more!.
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If you or a loved one are facing the possibility of scoliosis surgery, this book is for you. Written in plain English by an adult who has been through it, this book explains everything you need to know about scoliosis surgery, from initial planning all the way through to recovery. The book covers what is involved in the surgery, how to decide whether surgery is the right course of action, what the surgical options are, what alternatives to surgery exist, how to choose a surgeon, how to prepare for surgery and the lengthy recovery process, and much more. Through detailed explanations of complex medical terminology and informative illustrations, this book provides you with a solid understanding of scoliosis surgery, enabling you to better understand what your surgeon tells you and to empower you to ask more meaningful questions. Whether for you, a family member or a friend, anyone confronting scoliosis surgery will find this book invaluable..
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If by writing this book, I can shed some light onto scoliosis management, which is more proactive than waiting under observation , then people will understand their options, and I will have done my best as a chiropractor and educator..
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At age 13, the last thing Elizabeth Golden wanted was to be singled out. A typical seventh grader in her school in Philadelphia, Elizabeth s world was filled with best friends who made her laugh, schoolwork, and sports. Then, during a routine check-up, her doctor found two curves in her spine. Elizabeth had Scoliosis and was instantly different from her classmates. Elizabeth was told she needed surgery and she kept a memoir throughout her operation and long recuperative period. Recognizing that not every teenager facing major surgery will have the benefit of the support system she had including family members who have been through the surgery themselves Elizabeth turned her memoir into a book to help others. In When Life Throws You a Curve: One Girl s Triumph over Scoliosis, Elizabeth tells what it was like, including her fears, the pain, and the triumphs. Once fearful about whether she would be able to walk without pain, Elizabeth emerged from her experience to become a nationally-ranked squash player and a varsity tennis player. Elizabeth found that surgery and recuperation gave her more than a straighter spine: The scar running down her back is a symbol of an experience that has made her more determined and focused..
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Maisey MacGuire is a fifth grader and her life is much like that of any fifth grader until the day of her scoliosis screening. "After the little talk, Ms. Bennett had each girl stand on a piece of masking tape stuck to the floor and asked each one to move into a diving position I kept thinking to myself, "I sure hope everyone knows how to swim!" The Ms. Bennett just seemed to stare at each back, looking ever so carefully. Eventually, it was my turn. She seemed to take a lot longer with me and I was getting pretty uncomfortable being in that position so long. Finally, she told me that I could stand up.".
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