Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm not a doctor or a PT but if you have a yoga ball place him on it on his belly and then have try and grab for things (toys whatever he likes) in the air forcing him to use the back muscles--if you do it yourself you will feel it. Also don't allow him to side sit into his curve. Try to get him to sit criss cross or straight out in front to use more of his back and stomach muscles. Also any monkey bar hanging is good. ________________________________ From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Mohr Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:07 PM infantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Exercises Are there any exercises that we could be doing to help strengthen my sons back and possibly help the curve straighten while we are in this wait and see mode? He is twenty eight months and we have been doing sit-ups (sort of). His curve is somewhere between 19-24 degrees. and Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hi , In addition to what said, you can have him sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and rotate slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles to stay upright. Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang to balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, following it. Stretching is good. You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side (with the weak side up) and then you hold his shoulder area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and the hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, stretch. HTH Carmell Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, Gastroparesis, etc. http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ Congenital scoliosis support group http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' Green Center. http://autos./green_center/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) > >Subject: Re: Exercises >infantile scoliosis treatment > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos./green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks everyone for all the great exercising info. We will try some of these. He loves to play with the exercise ball but usually lays on top and rolls off laughing. I was wondering what types of exercises could a two year old do at the pool to help his back? I knew swimming was good for them but at his young age I'm not sure what he can do that might helpful. /Connor (2) Scoliosis and tethered cord (released 9/06) > > i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. > > the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. > > hope that helps, > deshea > > ---- Original message ---- > >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) > >From: Carmell Burns cjbmom23@... > >Subject: Re: Exercises > >infantile scoliosis treatment > > > > Hi , > > > > In addition to what said, you can have him > > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > > rotate > > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > > to stay upright. > > > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > > to > > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > > following it. Stretching is good. > > > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > > shoulder > > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > > the > > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > > stretch. > > > > HTH > > Carmell > > > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > > Gastroparesis, etc. > > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > > > Congenital scoliosis support group > > http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > > Green Center. > > http://autos./green_center/ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hi again, , Most kids who are healthy (no underlying problems with muscle or tissue) don't require formal PT. Most orthos believe that being an active toddler is the best exercise they can get. If Connor loves to play in the pool, swinging his arms in the water and jumping up and down, he's getting good resistance. Does he like to roll around on the floor? Rolling would be great! Braydon loved to play " wheelbarrow " - where he used his arms and someone held his legs to " walk " . That's great too. Many activities that kids do on their own are great exercises. For Braydon's leg and foot problem, the best thing he did was learn to pedal a trike/bike. Pedaling uses all those calve muscles and ankle joint to rotate. You're doing great. Carmell Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, Gastroparesis, etc. http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ Congenital scoliosis support group http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 All of Madison's PT took place from the time she was 21 months until she was 33 months old. Some other exercises that were done with Madison in PT were sitting in a rocker or on an exercise ball and throwing bean bags. Make him reach for the bean bags across his body and up high so he really has to stretch and reach. Swinging is also great. Try setting out a puzzle that he likes. Put the base on one end of a tunnel that he has to crawl through and the pieces on the other. If you can, set the tunnel at an incline as he gets stronger. Out local ortho rx'd gymnastics and that seemed to do a world of good too. as for swimming, just having the resistance while playing is great. Madison knew how to swim when we were doing this part, so maybe just swimming lessons in general would help. HTH, Jen Carmell Burns wrote: Hi again, , Most kids who are healthy (no underlying problems with muscle or tissue) don't require formal PT. Most orthos believe that being an active toddler is the best exercise they can get. If Connor loves to play in the pool, swinging his arms in the water and jumping up and down, he's getting good resistance. Does he like to roll around on the floor? Rolling would be great! Braydon loved to play " wheelbarrow " - where he used his arms and someone held his legs to " walk " . That's great too. Many activities that kids do on their own are great exercises. For Braydon's leg and foot problem, the best thing he did was learn to pedal a trike/bike. Pedaling uses all those calve muscles and ankle joint to rotate. You're doing great. Carmell Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, Gastroparesis, etc. http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ Congenital scoliosis support group http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ __________________________________________________________ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front --------------------------------- Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I was going to say almost the same thing Deshea did, did a lot of the same exercises mentioned by Carmell and in PT as well. in addition they also had her crawl up an incline and when she was walking they had her walk a rail with one foot on and one foot off. Another great exercises is swimming. Even if you just hold him horizontally and let him kick and move his arms and splash, it is working his muscles and spine. " Deshea L. " wrote: i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) >From: Carmell Burns >Subject: Re: Exercises >infantile scoliosis treatment > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos./green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 While cleaning Madison's room, I ran across two toys that the PT had us buy for Madison to help, which I overlook now. One is her Sit N Spin and the other is a bouncy, hop along ball thingy. Not sure what's it's called (obviously), but it's a big ball with a handle that she sits on and bounces herself around. You can make it more interesting by making stations to stop and bend over to pick up items (another great exercise), or use the puzze idea again. The Sit N Spin is really difficult for them after being in a cast for so long, but works absolute wonders! Gail Kimball wrote: I was going to say almost the same thing Deshea did, did a lot of the same exercises mentioned by Carmell and in PT as well. in addition they also had her crawl up an incline and when she was walking they had her walk a rail with one foot on and one foot off. Another great exercises is swimming. Even if you just hold him horizontally and let him kick and move his arms and splash, it is working his muscles and spine. " Deshea L. " wrote: i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) >From: Carmell Burns >Subject: Re: Exercises >To: infantile_scoliosis > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 While cleaning Madison's room, I ran across two toys that the PT had us buy for Madison to help, which I overlook now. One is her Sit N Spin and the other is a bouncy, hop along ball thingy. Not sure what's it's called (obviously), but it's a big ball with a handle that she sits on and bounces herself around. You can make it more interesting by making stations to stop and bend over to pick up items (another great exercise), or use the puzze idea again. The Sit N Spin is really difficult for them after being in a cast for so long, but works absolute wonders! Gail Kimball wrote: I was going to say almost the same thing Deshea did, did a lot of the same exercises mentioned by Carmell and in PT as well. in addition they also had her crawl up an incline and when she was walking they had her walk a rail with one foot on and one foot off. Another great exercises is swimming. Even if you just hold him horizontally and let him kick and move his arms and splash, it is working his muscles and spine. " Deshea L. " wrote: i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) >From: Carmell Burns >Subject: Re: Exercises >To: infantile_scoliosis > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 , When I was a kid we called those " hop along ball thingy " Hippity-Hops! wrote: While cleaning Madison's room, I ran across two toys that the PT had us buy for Madison to help, which I overlook now. One is her Sit N Spin and the other is a bouncy, hop along ball thingy. Not sure what's it's called (obviously), but it's a big ball with a handle that she sits on and bounces herself around. You can make it more interesting by making stations to stop and bend over to pick up items (another great exercise), or use the puzze idea again. The Sit N Spin is really difficult for them after being in a cast for so long, but works absolute wonders! Gail Kimball wrote: I was going to say almost the same thing Deshea did, did a lot of the same exercises mentioned by Carmell and in PT as well. in addition they also had her crawl up an incline and when she was walking they had her walk a rail with one foot on and one foot off. Another great exercises is swimming. Even if you just hold him horizontally and let him kick and move his arms and splash, it is working his muscles and spine. " Deshea L. " wrote: i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) >From: Carmell Burns >Subject: Re: Exercises >To: infantile_scoliosis > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 , When I was a kid we called those " hop along ball thingy " Hippity-Hops! wrote: While cleaning Madison's room, I ran across two toys that the PT had us buy for Madison to help, which I overlook now. One is her Sit N Spin and the other is a bouncy, hop along ball thingy. Not sure what's it's called (obviously), but it's a big ball with a handle that she sits on and bounces herself around. You can make it more interesting by making stations to stop and bend over to pick up items (another great exercise), or use the puzze idea again. The Sit N Spin is really difficult for them after being in a cast for so long, but works absolute wonders! Gail Kimball wrote: I was going to say almost the same thing Deshea did, did a lot of the same exercises mentioned by Carmell and in PT as well. in addition they also had her crawl up an incline and when she was walking they had her walk a rail with one foot on and one foot off. Another great exercises is swimming. Even if you just hold him horizontally and let him kick and move his arms and splash, it is working his muscles and spine. " Deshea L. " wrote: i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. hope that helps, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) >From: Carmell Burns >Subject: Re: Exercises >To: infantile_scoliosis > > Hi , > > In addition to what said, you can have him > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > rotate > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > to stay upright. > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > to > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > following it. Stretching is good. > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > shoulder > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > the > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > stretch. > > HTH > Carmell > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > Gastroparesis, etc. > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > Congenital scoliosis support group > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > __________________________________________________________ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I will have to dig those toys out. They are both ones that have been shoved into a corner and nobody is using anymore. Do you think golf is good for his back? We go hit buckets of range balls almost every other day. > i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. > > the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. > > hope that helps, > deshea > > ---- Original message ---- > >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) > >From: Carmell Burns > >Subject: Re: Exercises > >infantile scoliosis treatment > > > > Hi , > > > > In addition to what said, you can have him > > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > > rotate > > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > > to stay upright. > > > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > > to > > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > > following it. Stretching is good. > > > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > > shoulder > > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > > the > > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > > stretch. > > > > HTH > > Carmell > > > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > > Gastroparesis, etc. > > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > > > Congenital scoliosis support group > > http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > > Green Center. > > http://autos./green_center/ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I feel pretty confident that walking out to retrieve them would be great because of the bending. The actual swinging, I'm really not sure. I would ask a medical professional just to make sure. Mohr wrote: I will have to dig those toys out. They are both ones that have been shoved into a corner and nobody is using anymore. Do you think golf is good for his back? We go hit buckets of range balls almost every other day. > i know that maybe your child is too young for this but you never know what they might like -- there is a dvd/vcr series out there called yoga kids. both lucas (5 yrs old) and my daughter ruby (2 1/2 yrs old) love them. i got the tapes out of my local library. > > the exercises that carmell and christine mentioned are the exact ones that lucas did when he was in physical therapy for early intervention. they did a lot of play activity with blocks and other toys reaching across the front of the body while seated. depending on the way the curve is, i remember that lucas had to sit with on leg straight out and the other bent at the knee. i have notes somewhere, but not on me at the moment. also, if you have access to an indoor swimming pool. swimming is always a good way to strengthen their entire torso. > > hope that helps, > deshea > > ---- Original message ---- > >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:55 -0700 (PDT) > >From: Carmell Burns > >Subject: Re: Exercises > >infantile scoliosis treatment > > > > Hi , > > > > In addition to what said, you can have him > > sit on an excercise ball, holding his hips, and > > rotate > > slowly, forcing him to use his side and back muscles > > to stay upright. > > > > Hanging is a GREAT thing. I bet you'll find he loves > > to hang on things. Braydon would hang on bunkbeds, > > tables, anything he could find to hang on. Our PT > > told us that kids who have assymmetry like to hang > > to > > balance their bodies. My dad made Braydon a monkey > > bars set out of PVC pipe. Light enough to be inside. > > > > Also, have him stand with his feet shoulder-width > > apart. Then, hold something over his head, just out > > of reach, and have him stretch from side to side, > > following it. Stretching is good. > > > > You can have him lay on the floor on his strong side > > (with the weak side up) and then you hold his > > shoulder > > area and his hip. Rotate slowly in opposite > > directions (move his shoulders/chest one way, and > > the > > hips the other way. Again, stretch, stretch, > > stretch. > > > > HTH > > Carmell > > > > Mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis and > > hypothyroidism, Blake 16, GERD, and Braydon 11, > > VACTERL-congenital scoliosis (fusion surgery 5/96), > > VEPTR patient #137 (implant 8/01), Thoracic > > Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS), rib anomalies, missing > > coccyx, fatty filum/TC (released 4/99 & 12/06), anal > > stenosis, chronic constipation, horseshoe > > (cross-fused) kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, > > ureterocele (excized 6/95), kidney reflux (reimplant > > surgery 1/97), neurogenic bladder, dysplastic right > > leg w/right clubfoot with 8 toes (repaired 2/96, > > 3/96, 1/97, 3/04), tibial torsion, 4cm length > > discrepancy-wears 3cm lift, pes cavus, SUA, GERD, > > Gastroparesis, etc. > > http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/ > > > > Congenital scoliosis support group > > http://health./group/CongenitalScoliosisSupport/ > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > > Green Center. > > http://autos./green_center/ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 , What age are you referring to when Ms. Mehta said you couldn't get them to understand? And how old is your daughter now? Just curious??? Tasha " D. Esser " wrote: I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 When she made the comment my daughter was almost 4 and now she is 4 and 1/2. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:31 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: RE: Exercises , What age are you referring to when Ms. Mehta said you couldn't get them to understand? And how old is your daughter now? Just curious??? Tasha " D. Esser " <cesser@... <mailto:cesser%40habush.com> > wrote: I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 When she made the comment my daughter was almost 4 and now she is 4 and 1/2. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:31 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: RE: Exercises , What age are you referring to when Ms. Mehta said you couldn't get them to understand? And how old is your daughter now? Just curious??? Tasha " D. Esser " <cesser@... <mailto:cesser%40habush.com> > wrote: I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 When she made the comment my daughter was almost 4 and now she is 4 and 1/2. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:31 AM To: infantile_scoliosis Subject: RE: Exercises , What age are you referring to when Ms. Mehta said you couldn't get them to understand? And how old is your daughter now? Just curious??? Tasha " D. Esser " <cesser@... <mailto:cesser%40habush.com> > wrote: I remember when we saw Ms. Mehta at the Philly ETP she said there were exercises that could be done but at that age you are never going to get their understanding or cooperation so it is not worthwhile. This may be why some doctors are saying that. This time in Chicago she gave us one easy exercise to do. ________________________________ From: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Tasha Fontenot Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 AM To: infantile_scoliosis <mailto:infantile_scoliosis%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: Exercises Jerry, is about to go into a brace on September 11. I had called his doctor last week and ask about PT. He also told me he didn't think needed professional PT. I was a little stunned. Who knows maybe they don't, but I would think it sure could help. After being in a cast for over a year I would rather start PT and the therapist tell me he really doesn't need it. I am enrolling the boys( has a twin brother)in a class at Little Gym during the Fall months. Just to get him moving some body parts that maybe he hasn't had a chance to do while in the cast. I am sure someone will chime in with some exercises for you guys to do. Good luck on finding the right program for Marissa..............I am searching for PT for too. Have a great Monday! Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 28 months Fort Worth, Texas jerryjerryimpala <gerard_lamarre@... <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> <mailto:gerard_lamarre%40cox.net> > wrote: Gang, I'm going to start reaching out to see if I can get Marissa started in some routine physical therapy. On Friday, our local ortho told us it really wasn't needed and wasn't very helpful. Thus, it's going to take me longer to find the right help for Marissa. I'm going to start calling people today. Until I find the right program for her, does anyone out there have some exercises or therapy that they've been exposed to and have seemed to work? While her brother starts school soon, I'm going to have her start a routine. She can only swim on weekends when I'm home, I'm not too keen on swimming without us during the week. Thanks a bunch in advance for the help. Jerry and Marissa --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 guys I give up the Control of the cardiovascular system during exercise is a nightmare does any one digest its concept and welling to share I really appreciate itcheeeeeeeeeeeeeers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hi, its hard to explain it in writing and i am not an expert in physio but i'll try.. to understand the changes during exercise, we need to know what is required by the body in such a situation.. Imagine yourself doing a workout and the physical changes will be apparent: 1. increased heart rate. 2. increased flushing/warmth/sweating. 3. breathlessness the other changes in the body would be to increase the flow of blood to the areas where it is needed the most: the skeletal muscles and to some extent, the skin. Now, To increase this flow, we need vasodilation but since the total amount of blood in the body is limited, we also need vasoconstriction in areas that do not need blood at that time: viscera/kidney/etc.. Peripheral resistance is a measure of the resistance to the flow of blood in any vessel. so obviously, vasodilation would decrease PR and vasoconstriction would inc it. when exercising, the amt of vasodilation in the working muscles is much greater than the amt of vasoconst in the non working areas leading to a " NET DECREASE " in TOTAL peripheral resistance. Now, cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute, which should increase to be able to supply the increased demands of the body during exercise. cardiac output is a function of heart rate and stroke volume C.O=H.R * S.V , We know that the heart rate increases during exercise. Stroke volume is simply the amount of blood pumped by the heart in each stroke i.e after each systole. To increase the stroke volume we need 1. increased volume of blood in the heart to pump out and 2. increased effectiveness of the heart to pump out this blood i.e increased contraction. To increase the volume of blood in the heart, the end-diastolic volume should increase, which is a result of an increased venous return. and an increase in the heart's contraction is caused by increased sympathetic stimulation to the heart(beta 1 receptor action) and to some extent by the frank-starling mechanism. So, we have a NET INCREASE in cardiac output. All these changes will occur in moderate to extensive exercising, however exercising beyond a limit can cause a decrease in the cardiac output because increased heart rate also decreases the amount of time available for filling, which would decrease the stroke volume and hence ultimately the cardiac output.. My apologies for limiting the reply to only the changes that you had specifically mentioned as its hard to type all of it.. If there's anything else that you'd like to know, please feel free to ask.. Hope this helps in some way.. Regards, Smriti > > yess, very true I gave up reading it yesterday , It gave me headache , its just not going into my brain ,  I will highly appreciate it if any one can explain thr  cardo vascular changes (total pheriphal resistance , cardiac output , etc etc )  in moderate and extraneous exercises .. > regards > divi > > > ________________________________ > From: Areej Abbas <areej.aldura@...> > " " < > > Sent: Tuesday, 28 February 2012 8:44 PM > Subject: exercises > > >  > guys I give up the Control of the cardiovascular system during exercise is a nightmare does any one digest its concept and welling to share I really appreciate it > cheeeeeeeeeeeeeers > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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