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Scoliosis correction in the Spiralista app

Corrective exercises for scoliosis have been added to the Spiralista app. Corrective scoliosis exercises are performed in designated positions of specific exercises and aim to stabilize and reverse the scoliosis curve . Modifications of corrective exercises are based on the scoliotic curve of the person exercising. Corrective exercises for scoliosis have never been released to public before, except for MUDr. Katka Smíšková’s lectures. Now here is the opportunity for patients suffering from scoliosis and physiotherapists as well to learn the corrective exercises in depth and practise them on daily baisis. Thanks to the Spiralista app.

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How to choose the right school bag?

In September many children started going to school. For them it means carrying a heavy backpack and sitting at the school desk for many hours on daily basis. How to pick the right school bag so the children’s backs are not overexerted and the possibility of developing a scoliotic curve is minimized? Read our article below.

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Swimming and its effect on scoliosis

Every day brings the summer closer and closer. And summer is definitely the time of summer sports. One of the most favourite ones is swimming which is also highly recommended if you suffer from back pain or want to avoid the back pain. But is swimming really beneficial or can it cause harm?

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Covid vs. exercising Spiral stabilization

Is exercising Spiral stabilization beneficial for your immunity? Is it possible to ease post-covid symptoms? We asked MUDr. Richard Smíšek, the creator of method of Spiral stabilization exercises.

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Exercise during pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy is very important not just for being fit but it will also help you cope with labour and on top of everything it also has a positive impact on your child's health. While being pregnant it is necessary to focus on your pelvic area and hip joints, do abdominal exercises and relax your back muscles which later in pregnancy can eventually cause back pain. Spiral Stabilization is based on stretching and strengthening muscular chains which means that while exercising Spiral stabilization you make sure to decrease the risk of pregnancy-related complications and at the same time it is your preparation for the physical demands of labour.

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How to recognize scoliosis in children

Recent statistics show that over 80% of children entering the first grade have defective posture. Add to this the static load at school desks, carrying heavy school bags and sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time, and the problem may turn into a scoliotic curvature of the spine or even scoliosis. In fact, a scoliotic curve can deteriorate quite quickly in a short period of time. This is why, for example, a paediatrician may not recognize it in a child in time. Therefore, it is essential to monitor your child regularly at home and pay attention to their back. So, how do you recognize if your child has scoliosis?

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Flat feet

Flat feet are an unpleasant part of life for up to 80% of people. This deformity of the foot arch can lead to chronic fatigue or long-term headaches, for example. Regular exercise, suitable footwear and correct gait are ideal prevention against flat feet. Which exercises are suitable for flat feet, and how do you recognize if you have a healthy foot arch?

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Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Intervertebral disc herniation is most common in older adults, but it may also occur in the younger population. There is definitely nothing pleasant about this condition. The main symptoms include back pain, which sometimes shoots into the arms or legs, making the patient immobile.

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How to choose exercises?

Decide if you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser. If you exercise the Spiral stabilization method for the first time, you should always begin with basic steps. Individual levels can be filtered in the list of exercises in the Application. We recommend you always include the Sport exercises after 5 weeks of regular workout.

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Spiral stabilization

Spiral stabilization is a unique rehabilitation method that has been developed by Dr. Smíšek since 1979. It is based on exercising muscle chains, improving posture and strengthening the core muscles so that muscular harmony and symmetry are restored. The principle of this method is that spiral muscle chains stretch the body and spine upwards during exercise. As a result, the vertebrae expand from each other and the pressure on the intervertebral discs and joints is reduced so, which enables their nutrition, regeneration and treatment.

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Scoliosis in the child population

Scoliosis is a disease of the spine that arises from a variety of causes. The most common cause of scoliosis is idiopathic, which usually starts to develop in childhood and gradually worsens with the growth and age of the individual. It is a curvature and rotation of the spine in unnatural directions. If the curvature reaches 20°, according to Cobb, corset therapy is indicated for the child. If the curvature reaches 40° according to Cobb, surgery is indicated for the patient.

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