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The Canadian Scoliosis Screening Coalition

www.ScoliosisCanada.ca Contact us by email: CSSC@scoliosiscanada.ca francais

Added March 15, 2026. Revised May 3, 2026

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The Coalition:: Who we are; Our Mission; Our Values; Collected Patient and Parent Testimonials; Letter: 'Act Now for Children' written by a parent & patient advocate; Our digital awareness campaign email sent by teen patient advocate volunteer Ryan I. targeting associations that involve youth; Advocacy Campaign (added May 3/26): SEND AN URGENT MESSAGE TO CANADAS' HEALTH MINISTER in seconds; CSSC's educational webinar (04/17/25): "Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises based on the Schroth Method (PSSE-Schroth) & Orthotic Bracing for AIS".; Advocacy Campaign: A Private Bill for to proclaim June as Scoliosis month for Provincial Legislators

From trusted sources, evidence-based information on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) for parents and family see:: Information page: Signs of Scoliosis every parent should look for; Directories of Clinical Scoliosis Resources in Canada Paediatric Spine Surgeons / Scoliosis Clinics, Certified Orthotists / Brace Makers, Scoliosis-specific Physiotherapists (incl PSSE Schroth); Scoliosis Support & Resource Groups for Canadian Parents and Patients including 'Scoliosis Common Grounds for Youth' a safe virtual monthly peer group for Canadian youth 13+ diagnosed with scoliosis sponsored by non-profit Kids' Health Link Foundation.
Posters to spread Awareness, text authored by experts FREE, PLEASE SHARE: Signs of Scoliosis Poster (PDF) to print, designed by volunteer patient advocate Miaya K., CSSC's media specialist; Signs of Scoliosis image (jpeg) to download & share on social media; Signs of Scoliosis Poster (PDF) with Soccer player designed by teen volunteer patient advocate Ainsley; Signs of Scoliosis image (jpeg) with Soccer player; Signs of Scoliosis Poster (PDF) with Ballet Dancer designed by teen volunteer patient advocate Ainsley; Signs of Scoliosis image (jpeg) with Ballet Dancer

From trusted sources, information on Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) (children under 10 years) for parents and health care providers

Below are links to peer-reviewed publications and studies by topic intended primarily to educate Clinicians, Healthcare professionals and public health policy officials:: Links to Media Coverage and Publications reporting on the state (crisis) of Scoliosis care in Canada.; Links to AIS references, including Publications on Early Onset Scoliosis & Juvenile Idiopathic, Scoliosison Curve Progression, Bone Density/Osteopenia, AIS & Pregnancy.; Links to Resources on rare Genetic Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders that present with Scoliosis (spinal deformities) and are at high risk for Cardiovascular complications - Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases (HTAD) Alert-; Links to the Impact Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) has on children; Links to Articles and Published studies on the Conseqences of Not Screening for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), Delays to Surgery and Disparities in AIS Care pathway.; Links to Publications on the Long-term Impact of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) into Adulthood; Conservative (non-operative) Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) in Children (Links to PSSE and Orthotic Bracing evidentiary studies); Links to Paediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery (for AIS) (aka complex spine surgery) including risks and complications.; Links to Current Research Publications.

Correspondance from Canadian Health Ministers and Public Provincial Legislators:: Reply letter (in french) from Federal Health Minister Honourable Marjorie Michel, Oct 29, 2025; Reply letter (Official english version) from Federal Health Minister Honourable Marjorie Michel, Mar 3, 2026

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