Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine and can be found in people of all ages. Most often diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 14, scoliosis develops gradually. More girls than boys are diagnosed with scoliosis.
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.
Axial specializes in scoliosis testing and is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Axial received accolades from The New York Times when they referred to Axial as "an ideal genetic laboratory." Scoliosis affects a small share of people, around 2% of the population.
In the United States, about half of the states require scoliosis tests to be done in public schools. Check with your child's school to see if regular scoliosis testing is done. If not, ask your pediatrician to do a scoliosis test at your child's next appointment.
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.
Scoliosis is common for both boys and girls, though the spinal curve for a girl is likely to progress more than a boy's. Contrary to the rumors, scoliosis is not caused by using one shoulder more than another, poor posture or poor diet. Regular scoliosis, vision, and hearing tests, along with health screenings are administered each year to specified grades.
Axial is the first company to pursue DNA-based pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests for common spinal conditions such as scoliosis. These scoliosis tests will augment current clinical and surgical practices. Johnson & Johnson Developmental Corporation will be collaborating with Axial to develop their prognostic scoliosis test.
Scoliosis is a common problem that usually just requires observation by a physician and annual scoliosis testing during the growing years. A child under 10 is more likely to progress than scoliosis in an adolescent. Scoliosis should be watched carefully for signs of worsening, but usually does not progress to the point of needing treatment. Regular scoliosis tests are recommended. - 15437
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.
Axial specializes in scoliosis testing and is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Axial received accolades from The New York Times when they referred to Axial as "an ideal genetic laboratory." Scoliosis affects a small share of people, around 2% of the population.
In the United States, about half of the states require scoliosis tests to be done in public schools. Check with your child's school to see if regular scoliosis testing is done. If not, ask your pediatrician to do a scoliosis test at your child's next appointment.
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.
Scoliosis is common for both boys and girls, though the spinal curve for a girl is likely to progress more than a boy's. Contrary to the rumors, scoliosis is not caused by using one shoulder more than another, poor posture or poor diet. Regular scoliosis, vision, and hearing tests, along with health screenings are administered each year to specified grades.
Axial is the first company to pursue DNA-based pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests for common spinal conditions such as scoliosis. These scoliosis tests will augment current clinical and surgical practices. Johnson & Johnson Developmental Corporation will be collaborating with Axial to develop their prognostic scoliosis test.
Scoliosis is a common problem that usually just requires observation by a physician and annual scoliosis testing during the growing years. A child under 10 is more likely to progress than scoliosis in an adolescent. Scoliosis should be watched carefully for signs of worsening, but usually does not progress to the point of needing treatment. Regular scoliosis tests are recommended. - 15437
