Pediatria pre prax 2/2007

SCOLIOSIS AND PHYSICAL AKTIVITY IN CHILDREN

Scoliosis is every three dimensional spine deformity of different ethiology and localization. Authors refers most common classifications, updated knowledge of etiopatogenesis, new approaches in diagnosis, therapy and scoliosis screening. In conclusion authors analyze the effect of physical activities and many sports in development and worsening of scoliosis.

Keywords: scoliosis, kyphosis, etiopatogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, sport.