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Can Scoliosis affect running?

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Scoliosis in runners participating in Running

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Running with Scoliosis

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There is a way that the spinal cord should curve but in some people it bends more than usual. Viewed from the back, a normal spine looks straight but in people with Scoliosis theirs looks C or S shaped on an X-ray machine. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this disease you must be worried about many things. Top among your concerns must be running with Scoliosis. This is especially true for budding athletes who are now faced with this issue. Can one still run and do other athletic activities with Scoliosis? Find out all the answers you need. Causes, Signs and Symptoms According to the Children’s Hospitals of Philadelphia , 2 to 3 percent of the population is affected by Scoliosis. This means that it affects millions of people. In most cases, there is no known cause and it is referred to as Idiopathic Scoliosis. Genetics and gender (girls are more affected) seem to be risk factors. This disease is mainly diagnosed in childhood between the ages of 10 and 18. The doctor wil...
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