Scoliosis Informative Speech Outline
Connie Beatty
English Comp l
Scoliosis
Introduction
Today we will be exploring a few of the various aspects of the disorder known as Scoliosis. First on the agenda is to define Scoliosis from two different sources to come to a better understanding of just what it is. Next, is to give a description of this disorder and its varying degrees of severity. Then we will give an account of most of the known symptoms this disorder has proven to produce. Next, we will use the known symptoms in order to better understand what to look for and how to recognize and diagnose the disorder. Finally, we will give a list of treatment options and a general idea of a prognosis and long-term care.
Definition
“Scoliosis is a side-to-side (lateral) …show more content…
The first painless exam is the Adam’s forward bending test, the patient bends over as to touch the toes. The physician then runs his fingers along the spine to check for any curvature. A range of motion test is performed to evaluate the patients “flexion, extension, lateral bending and spinal rotation.” (Edgar G Dawson, MD) If one is found the next step is called the plumb line test.
The plumb line test is a “quick visual check to see the spine is straight.” (Kamiah A. Walker) This consists of a string with a weight at the end to give it weight. The string will then “fall to the left or the right of the spine instead of through the middle of the buttocks.” (Walker)
Depending on the results and severity of the test the physician may continue on to the Scoliometer. If a “rib hump” is seen the physician uses this instrument. This device measures the size of the hump. There is no pain involved in the test. (Walker)
X-ray is then used to “confirm scoliosis by showing exactly where the scoliosis affects the spine and the extent of the curve.” (Walker)
Treatment
Physical therapy is commonly the first step to treatment. Of course “early diagnosis and treatment helps to prevent curve progression and deformity.”
English Comp l
Scoliosis
Introduction
Today we will be exploring a few of the various aspects of the disorder known as Scoliosis. First on the agenda is to define Scoliosis from two different sources to come to a better understanding of just what it is. Next, is to give a description of this disorder and its varying degrees of severity. Then we will give an account of most of the known symptoms this disorder has proven to produce. Next, we will use the known symptoms in order to better understand what to look for and how to recognize and diagnose the disorder. Finally, we will give a list of treatment options and a general idea of a prognosis and long-term care.
Definition
“Scoliosis is a side-to-side (lateral) …show more content…
The first painless exam is the Adam’s forward bending test, the patient bends over as to touch the toes. The physician then runs his fingers along the spine to check for any curvature. A range of motion test is performed to evaluate the patients “flexion, extension, lateral bending and spinal rotation.” (Edgar G Dawson, MD) If one is found the next step is called the plumb line test.
The plumb line test is a “quick visual check to see the spine is straight.” (Kamiah A. Walker) This consists of a string with a weight at the end to give it weight. The string will then “fall to the left or the right of the spine instead of through the middle of the buttocks.” (Walker)
Depending on the results and severity of the test the physician may continue on to the Scoliometer. If a “rib hump” is seen the physician uses this instrument. This device measures the size of the hump. There is no pain involved in the test. (Walker)
X-ray is then used to “confirm scoliosis by showing exactly where the scoliosis affects the spine and the extent of the curve.” (Walker)
Treatment
Physical therapy is commonly the first step to treatment. Of course “early diagnosis and treatment helps to prevent curve progression and deformity.”