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Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the mid back and/or the lower back. Most cases of scoliosis arise due to an unknown origin, called idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis impacts females more than males and is most often detected during the...
Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome
What is a Concussion? A concussion is a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (1993) defines mTBI as an “acute brain injury resulting from mechanical energy to the head from external physical forces” (American Congress...
Disc Herniation
What is Disc Herniation? Between each vertebrae of the spine are intervertebral discs, or cushions for support and mobility of the spine. The intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers for the spine. The center of the disc, which is a liquid like substance, is...
Forward Head Posture
What is Forward Head Posture? Forward head posture is a postural distortion pattern of the head and neck. When your head goes forward into anterior translation or forward flexion the amount of pressure on the neck and shoulders increases. Did you know that when you...
Whiplash
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck caused from a sudden extension and flexion of the cervical spine. It occurs when the soft tissues of the neck, such as the muscles and ligaments, extend beyond their typical range of motion. Whiplash is...
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