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02 '18
TAMPA, Fla. – Doctors are encouraging parents to better understand the mental health risks associated with children and adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis. In addition to physical pain and discomfort, having an abnormality like scoliosis at a sensitive age can take an emotional toll. Some effects of scoliosis include relationship issues, low self-esteem and social withdrawal….
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12 '17
TAMPA, Fla. – As 2018 approaches, many people have resolved to get healthier and will be heading back to the gym for the start of the New Year, however a Tampa doctor is warning the public of the potential negative impact excessive or improper workouts can have on a person’s health. “If you’re thinking of…
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10 '17
TAMPA, Fla. – Monday is World Spine Day, and the director of the Children’s Scoliosis Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa is using this opportunity to inform more people about spinal disorders and emphasize the need for early treatment. Millions of people around the world suffer with spinal disorders, many of which often go…
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09 '17
TAMPA, Fla. – With school sports beginning, doctors from the Children’s Scoliosis Center in Tampa are advising parents and coaches to understand the health risks associated with certain activities, and the best practices for preventing back injuries. The act of playing sports is not the major concern for experts in the field, but rather the…