This is the standard screening tool used by school nurses and pediatricians.
The teen bends forward at the waist with arms hanging down. What it reveals: It makes spinal rotation more visible. teenage bendover
One side of the back appears higher than the other (a "rib hump"). This is the standard screening tool used by
One shoulder blade sticks out more than the other. Uneven waist: One hip appears higher or more prominent. Leaning: The body tilts slightly to one side. teenage bendover
Occurs most often in girls between ages 10 and 15 .
For moderate curves, a plastic brace is worn to prevent the curve from getting worse.
