CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Scoliosis http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:11:29 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:35:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=276 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Scoliosis : Our user asked: &#034;I had scoliosis...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=276&PID=279&title=scoliosis#279 Author: Ask a PT
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Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 11:35pm

Our user asked: "I had scoliosis surgery about 3 years ago. I really want to tone my stomach (other areas too) but I have trouble finding a stomach exercise that works. My scoliosis rod is locating from about the middle of my back down to my hip so it makes bending at my stomach pretty difficult. I try situps and crunches but I can't bend the appropriate muscles. Any suggestions? "
 
Ask a PT Response: "Physioball exercises would be a great tool for helping with core/abdominal training. Otherwise, other equipment such as the Pilates reformer or other gym equipment may be helpful as well. E-stim to the abdominals may be another possibility. Check with your PT or physician for further information." 
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