Can People With Scoliosis Exercise?

Although exercise programs have not been shown to affect
the natural history of scoliosis, exercise is encouraged in
patients with scoliosis to minimize any potential decrease
in functional ability over time. It is very important for
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11all people, including those with scoliosis, to exercise and
remain physically fit. Girls have a higher risk than boys
of developing osteoporosis (a disorder that results in
weak bones that can break easily) later in life. The risk of
osteoporosis is reduced in women who exercise regularly all
their lives. Also, weight-bearing exercise, such as walking,
running, soccer, and gymnastics, increases bone density
and helps prevent osteoporosis. For both boys and girls,
exercising and participating in sports also improve their
general sense of well-being.