Almost all scoliosis (as classified by > 10 degree Cobb angle with rotation) is "structural" to some degree, just varying in severity. "Functional scoliosis" usually does not meet the criteria to actually be classified as "scoliosis", so I usually don't use that term, but I believe what it refers to is some slight curvature of the spine likely relating to a frontal plane muscle imbalance. That being so, "structural" would certainly be more serious
Guy focusing on scoliosis treatment for a living disencourages from using youtube excercises by increasing peoples fear and recommending paying for treatment. Shocking.
What's the difference between structural and functional scoliosis and which one is more serious?
Almost all scoliosis (as classified by > 10 degree Cobb angle with rotation) is "structural" to some degree, just varying in severity. "Functional scoliosis" usually does not meet the criteria to actually be classified as "scoliosis", so I usually don't use that term, but I believe what it refers to is some slight curvature of the spine likely relating to a frontal plane muscle imbalance. That being so, "structural" would certainly be more serious
@@DrHoulihan I know that adam's forward bend test shows structural scoliosis. Is there any test for "functional" scoliosis?
@@hip-hopman6636 I do not believe so
@@DrHoulihan that's all I wanted to know. Thank you for your answers
Guy focusing on scoliosis treatment for a living disencourages from using youtube excercises by increasing peoples fear and recommending paying for treatment.
Shocking.