Swimming in the pool does not prevent scoliosis, but may also contribute to its progression. Instructor and rehabilitation specialist at the anatomy studio Evgeniy Babydov told socialbites.ca about this.
“Scoliotic disease is a complex, multifactorial condition. If it has settled into the body where it will develop, nothing can be done about it. You can slow down the child’s progress by receiving special education. Improving the ergonomics of the workplace, choosing the right backpack and checking the child’s sitting and standing posture will help prevent asymmetric posture, but not scoliosis; these are fundamentally different conditions,” Babydov explained to socialbites.ca.
Since the progression of scoliosis disease can be slowed down, it is necessary to monitor the child for any external signs of scoliosis between the ages of six and seven. This can be done by an experienced trainer or doctor, but x-rays are required to confirm the diagnosis. It is also better to discuss the choice of sports section with a specialist.
“Swimming in the pool is not recommended without the supervision of a coach who works with patients with scoliosis. Some swimming styles provide an asymmetric load when the left and right limbs work alternately, and there are also elements of bending – all this can aggravate the asymmetry of posture or torsion of the spine in scoliosis. “Children with scoliosis confirmed by x-ray are not recommended for any sports with asymmetrical loads until they undergo corrective exercises such as boxing, badminton, tennis, fencing, gymnastics, which also contribute to hyperextension of the ligaments,” said the coach. .
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