The spinal condition, scoliosis, can affect anyone from children to adults. Scoliosis develops gradually and is most often indentified during adolescence. It is more common to find scoliosis in girls than in boys.
Scoliosis testing is recommended on a regular basis for all children. Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone. In the U.S., scoliosis tests are done by having kids take off their shirts and lean forward.
In Salt Lake City, UT, Axial is leading the way in scoliosis testing. Axial has been referred to as "an ideal genetic laboratory" by the New York Times. Scoliosis affects approximately 2% of the population.
Approximately half of U.S. states require scoliosis testing to be done in public schools. It is recommended that you check with your child's school to see if regular scoliosis tests are administered. Ask your child's pediatrician to do a scoliosis test at their next appointment if they are not done at your child's school.
As part of scoliosis testing, a history and physical exam are done at the beginning of a scoliosis test. The cause of scoliosis is uncertain but it is commonly found among family members. Though hereditary, there is no correlation between the severity of the scoliosis from one generation to the next.
A girl's spinal curve is more likely to progress than a boy's even though both girls and boys can experience scoliosis. Scoliosis is not caused by carrying a book bag exclusively on one shoulder, poor posture or poor diet. Thorough health screenings, including scoliosis tests, are given each year to specific grades.
Axial is the first company to pursue pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests, based on DNA, for scoliosis and other spinal conditions. The new tests for scoliosis will augment other clinical and surgical practices currently being used to test for scoliosis. Johnson & Johnson Developmental Corporation and Axial will be working together to develop the prognostic scoliosis tests.
Though a common problem, scoliosis usually only requires a physician's observation and annual scoliosis tests during a child's developmental years. Children under 10 are more likely to progress in their scoliosis than teenagers with scoliosis. Scoliosis should be monitored regularly for signs of worsening, but most likely will not progress to the point of needing treatment. It is recommended that scoliosis tests are performed regularly. - 15255
Scoliosis testing is recommended on a regular basis for all children. Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone. In the U.S., scoliosis tests are done by having kids take off their shirts and lean forward.
In Salt Lake City, UT, Axial is leading the way in scoliosis testing. Axial has been referred to as "an ideal genetic laboratory" by the New York Times. Scoliosis affects approximately 2% of the population.
Approximately half of U.S. states require scoliosis testing to be done in public schools. It is recommended that you check with your child's school to see if regular scoliosis tests are administered. Ask your child's pediatrician to do a scoliosis test at their next appointment if they are not done at your child's school.
As part of scoliosis testing, a history and physical exam are done at the beginning of a scoliosis test. The cause of scoliosis is uncertain but it is commonly found among family members. Though hereditary, there is no correlation between the severity of the scoliosis from one generation to the next.
A girl's spinal curve is more likely to progress than a boy's even though both girls and boys can experience scoliosis. Scoliosis is not caused by carrying a book bag exclusively on one shoulder, poor posture or poor diet. Thorough health screenings, including scoliosis tests, are given each year to specific grades.
Axial is the first company to pursue pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests, based on DNA, for scoliosis and other spinal conditions. The new tests for scoliosis will augment other clinical and surgical practices currently being used to test for scoliosis. Johnson & Johnson Developmental Corporation and Axial will be working together to develop the prognostic scoliosis tests.
Though a common problem, scoliosis usually only requires a physician's observation and annual scoliosis tests during a child's developmental years. Children under 10 are more likely to progress in their scoliosis than teenagers with scoliosis. Scoliosis should be monitored regularly for signs of worsening, but most likely will not progress to the point of needing treatment. It is recommended that scoliosis tests are performed regularly. - 15255
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