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Can physiotherapy treat scoliosis after the age of 21 ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Symptoms: Physical therapy can help the symptoms that can stem from scoliosis, but it will not improve the curve itself.

Answered 7/13/2017

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