scoliosis brace
Curvature correction device
A scoliosis brace is a rigid orthopedic device worn around the torso to prevent spinal curvature from worsening during growth.
Typically prescribed for adolescents, it applies corrective pressure to the spine and is usually worn for most of the day: She wore her scoliosis brace under loose clothing at school.
Also called a back brace or spinal orthosis.
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- body castRigid medical encasement
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
- postureBody position, alignment
rigid · plastic · torso · velcro · straps · correction · adolescent · medical · support · molded · uncomfortable · adjustment · fitting · nighttime · wearing · straightening · padding · skeleton
- body aidsglasses, eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens, contact lenses
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- orthoticsorthosis, splint, insole, insoles, arch support
- postureposture, posture corrector, upright, slouch, slouching
- back supportlumbar support, posture corrector, lumbar cushion
scoliosis bracesurgical intervention
Invasive medical procedure
physical therapy · watchful waiting · exercise therapy · chiropractic treatment
scoliosis bracephysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
physiotherapy · chiropractic treatment · core strengthening · yoga therapy