Brief overview Symptoms: The deformation of the spine leads to a hump or hunchback, restricted mobility and pain. Course of the disease: With early diagnosis and consistent therapy, the disease can often be well contained; severe courses are rare. Causes: The causes are not exactly known, probably hereditary factors and certain risk factors such as … Scheuermann’s Disease: Symptoms, Progression, Treatment
Final stage The final stage of Scheuermann’s disease is when the spinal column has reached its final deformation due to the vertebral malformations. It is the last of a total of 3 stages that are passed through in the course of the disease. Scheuermann’s disease is then mainly associated with restricted movement, visual irregularity and … Final stage | Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
Physiotherapy plays a very important role in Scheuermann’s disease. It is normally the therapy of choice, since surgery is rarely performed in this type of spinal disease. Due to the curvature of the spine caused by the maldevelopment of the vertebrae and the resulting poor posture, the primary goal of physiotherapy is to compensate for … Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
Exercises 1.) Stretch your chest muscles Cross your hands behind your back and then raise your arms as far up as possible until you feel a stretch. Hold this for about 20 seconds. 3 repetitions. 2.) Stretching of the chest muscles Stand against a wall. Now place your arm close to the wall at shoulder … Exercises | Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
History The course of Scheuermann’s disease cannot be predicted exactly. Particularly when the spine is still growing, the disease can lead to the development of the typical wedge-shaped vertebrae, which lead to a curvature of the spine if not treated in time. Since the disease often develops over a long period of time, in many … History | Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
Men are more frequently affected by Scheuermann’s disease than women. It is not completely clear why the disease occurs. Hereditary factors as well as overstrain (sitting bent forward, compression, etc.) can promote the development of the disease. Therapy, even in adolescence, is essential to prevent or minimize late effects. 4 simple exercises to imitate Rowing … Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
Further therapeutic measures In addition to the exercise program, which is important in the physiotherapeutic treatment of Scheuermann’s disease, detonating techniques can also be used to loosen the tense muscles. Due to the constant incorrect posture, certain muscle groups are less well supplied and tend to develop frequent painful tension. Adhesive or shortened tissue can … Further therapeutic measures | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
X-ray X-rays are the diagnostic tool of choice in Scheuermann’s disease. An MRI and a CT can also be used for a more precise assessment. The malformation of the vertebral bodies can be clearly seen in the X-ray image. The disease can be judged particularly in the lateral view of the spinal column. Different stages … X-ray | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
Summary Scheuermann’s disease is a growth disorder of the spinal column occurring in adolescence and usually leads to the formation of a hunchback. Rarely the lumbar spine is affected, if this is the case, it comes to a reduced lumbar lordosis (hollow back). Physiotherapy is intended to relieve the deformed vertebrae. This is done by … Summary | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
“Rowing with the Theraband” Attach a Theraband to a door or window handle. Stand slightly bent and hold the band in both ends. The elbows are angled sideways at shoulder level. The backs of the hands are pointing upwards and are at the same level as the elbows. The cervical spine and thoracic spine are … Rowing with the Theraband
Eagle’s Wings: Lie down in prone position. The gaze is constantly directed downwards, the arms are stretched out forward. Now lead the stretched arms sideways to your upper body and lift your upper body by this impulse while breathing out. Make 2 passes with 15 repetitions each. Continue with the next exercise.
Stand upright and shoulderwide. Hold a weight in each hand. At the beginning your arms hang to the side of your body, your stomach is tensed. Now straighten your breastbone, pull your shoulders down and bring both arms sideways to shoulder level. Shoulder, elbow and wrist form a line. The arms are almost extended. Finally, … Page lift for Scheuermann’s Disease
