The Treament of lateral curvature of the spineH.K. Lewis, 1889 - 56 pages |
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... never develop as they ought , or become weak ; and , although they sit no worse than boys at their lessons , they have not sufficient strength to hold themselves erect and to restore the balance of their curved 1 TREATMENT ...
... never develop as they ought , or become weak ; and , although they sit no worse than boys at their lessons , they have not sufficient strength to hold themselves erect and to restore the balance of their curved 1 TREATMENT ...
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... become almost unbearable on account of constant backache ; and the symptoms almost assume those of so - called " spinal irritation " in cases where the curvature is but slight . Most cases of lateral curvature of the spine , however ...
... become almost unbearable on account of constant backache ; and the symptoms almost assume those of so - called " spinal irritation " in cases where the curvature is but slight . Most cases of lateral curvature of the spine , however ...
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... become cases of confirmed lateral curvature . " However , when once osseous deformity has set in to that extent , the case is now acknowledged to be incurable by leading surgeons ; cases with osseous deformity only differ from one ...
... become cases of confirmed lateral curvature . " However , when once osseous deformity has set in to that extent , the case is now acknowledged to be incurable by leading surgeons ; cases with osseous deformity only differ from one ...
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... become so perverted that the habitual position appears to her to be far more natural and straighter than the really erect or improved posture . It is advisable before concluding the examina- tion to let the patient stand erect , with ...
... become so perverted that the habitual position appears to her to be far more natural and straighter than the really erect or improved posture . It is advisable before concluding the examina- tion to let the patient stand erect , with ...
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... become still weaker ; and this is equally true of the spinal muscles . The patient may lie on the back or face for fifteen or thirty minutes at a time for the relief of pain or when fatigued by exercise ; but lying for longer periods ...
... become still weaker ; and this is equally true of the spinal muscles . The patient may lie on the back or face for fifteen or thirty minutes at a time for the relief of pain or when fatigued by exercise ; but lying for longer periods ...
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