Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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Abstract

New tests for scoliosis and new exercises were invented for therapy we used during 1985/1995. In the diagnosis of so-called idiopathic scoliosis, we should use widely known old tests such as Adams & Meyer test and symmetry or asymmetry of waist test, but also new tests like â�?�? the side bending test for scoliosis, a test checking the habit of standing â�?�?at easeâ�?�?â�?�? the right versus the left leg, Dunkan Elly - test, pelvis rotation test (a new test since 2006), the adduction of hips test (similar to Ober test) and many other tests presented in the lecture. List of tests include: 1) Bending test for scoliosis - Adams/Meyer test and Flexion test/bent spine. If the shape is round it is good, if stiff and straight, it shows the beginning of scoliosis; 2) Side bending test for scoliosis (bending to the left and to the right leg during standing in abduction), also called Karski or Lublin test, it is a modified Adams/Meyer test â�?�? more sensible as Adams test; 3) Rotation movements of the body test (new test since 2006); 4) Permanent standing â�?�?at easeâ�?�? test â�?�? checking the right versus the left leg. The children with scoliosis stand only/mostly on the right leg. Important â�?�?cumulative time of standingâ�?; 5) The symmetry or asymmetry of the waist test (an old test, but still very important); 6) Presence of an illnesses (e.g. rickets), which increase oncoming of scoliosis; 7) Anatomical anomalies of the spine (spina biffida occulta, pectus infundibuliforme, pectus carinatum). If present â�?�? rapid progression of scoliosis like in acceleration period of growths (confirmation of biomechanical aetiology); 8) Body build type - asthenic and picnic (bad), athletic (good); 9) Willingness to participate in sports, if yes - good, if no - bad. New rehabilitations exercises/new treatment results include proper solution to the problem of scoliosis is an early prophylactics. The new rehabilitation exercises should remove the contracture in the pelvis, the hips and in the whole spine. The flexion - rotation exercises should be introduced/ performed by very young children, already with 3 and 4 years of age. It is also important to change the standing, sitting and sleeping positions. The â�?�?stretching exercisesâ�? typical for â�?�?far â�?�? east sportsâ�? like karate, tae-kwondo, aikido, kung fu are very profitable for therapy and prophylaxis. The results of such treatment has proved beneficial in years 1985 â�?�? 2015. The lecture present example and results of new therapy.

Biography

Jacek Karski MD, PhD is working as an Assistant Professor in the Pediatric Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department of Medial University in Lublin, Poland. He has completed his MD degree and PhD degree with distinction for his research thesis: “Role of contracture of iliotibial band in etiopathogenesis of the patella dislocation in children and adolescent”. He was employed in the Pediatric Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department of Medical University of Lublin. In November 2001, he qualified as a fully trained specialist orthopedic surgeon in National Specialty Examination. In January 2002, he received the title of Assistant Professor and started taking classes and lectures for students of Medical University of Lublin in pediatric orthopedic surgery themes. He is a member of European Pediatric Orthopedic Society, Polish Orthopedic and Trauma Society, Polish Pediatric Orthopedic Society, Polish Podology Association and Polish Geothermal Association. His research interest include early ultrasound diagnostics of pediatric hip joint, knee problems in children and adolescent, foot deformities and podology, cerebral palsy, pediatric orthopedic oncology, and children traumatology. He is the author and co-author of 94 full articles published in medical professional literature and 83 articles published as Congress materials. He took active part in many Meetings and Congresses, which include Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference 2007 in Marrakech, Effort Congress 2009 in Vienna, Epos Symposium 2012 in Helsinki, 2013 in Athens.

Email: tmkarski@gmail.com, j.karski@vp.pl, t.karski@neostrada.pl