The Canadian Scoliosis Screening Coalition
www.ScoliosisCanada.ca Contact us by email: CSSC@scoliosiscanada.ca
Added March 15, 2026SITE MAP :
email sent by teen patient advocate volunteer Ryan I. targeting associations that involve youth
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:
Signs of Scoliosis every parent should look for
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 Ballet Dancer designed by teen volunteer patient advocate Ainsley
Signs of Scoliosis image (jpeg) with Ballet Dancer
Directories of Clinical Scoliosis Resources in Canada
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.
- 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.
Links to School Screening Guideline publications, management articles, school screening studies, diagnostic tools and more.
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