Restorative Treatment of Posture Disorders in Children

• Development of an individualised program based on the proprietary method of Professor Blum
• We take into account medical history, age, severity, and comorbidities
• We accept children from the earliest age

General description of the problem

Postural disorders in children involve improper alignment of the spine in either the lateral or frontal plane. The causes may include connective tissue dysplasia—a congenital disorder affecting the structure and function of the skeletal and ligamentous system, which leads to developmental issues in the spine and the ligaments and muscles that support it, pelvic obliquity, and hip dysplasia; birth injury—hip dislocations, torticollis; delayed motor development in the child during the first year of life, and disruptions in ontogenetic phases.

Another group of causes includes external factors, such as parents' premature attempts to "teach" the child to sit and stand when the spine is not yet ready for vertical loads; low physical activity, prolonged sitting at a desk, carrying a heavy backpack or bag in the same hand, forced postures, and early participation in asymmetrical sports.

The insidiousness of a "non-threatening" posture disorder lies in its unnoticed progression and the development of more severe curvatures, such as the formation of scoliosis during a child's period of rapid growth and the development of spinal disc herniation. The disrupted body geometry always divides the body into a stronger and weaker half, with the child starting to use the stronger side and saving the weaker, thereby deepening the asymmetry and creating weak links in the body.

Misalignments in the spine and major joints lead to displacements of organs attached to the skeletal system, reducing their function, lowering the overall vitality, causing developmental delays in the child, the onset of chronic illnesses, and deterioration of health. External asymmetries may transform into significant cosmetic defects, leading to complexes and psychological issues.

In what types of posture disorders in children is treatment possible?

Parents who want their children to be healthy and beautiful turn to our Centre. Elegant posture has become a luxury in the modern world. It is not only a sign of self-confidence but also an indicator of a person’s health. For girls, this is especially important, considering their future motherhood, as all the mother's body deformities can be passed on to the fetus.

The earlier the recovery process begins, the easier it is to restore the spine to its proper form. If you notice signs of postural problems, don’t rely on the child to “outgrow” the issue—schedule a consultation with a Centre specialist and receive an action plan.

The main 6 types of postural disorders we work with:

• Stooped posture
• Exaggerated thoracic kyphosis
• Exaggerated lumbar lordosis
• Flattened lordosis – flat back
• Scheuermann’s disease
• Marfan syndrome

A comprehensive individual rehabilitation program is developed taking into account the patient’s medical history, age, type of postural disorder, rate of progression, compensatory adjustments, and deformities.

Our medical strategy

Our strategy is based on a detailed diagnosis and the identification of all signs of postural disorders:

• Spine deformities: kyphosis, hyperlordosis, flattened lumbar lordosis, stooping spine
• Pelvic twisting and obliquity, pathological tilt of the pelvis and sacrum
• Hip joint dysplasia/subluxations
• Pathological tilt and twisting of the head and neck, displacement of the lower jaw
• Uneven height and width of the shoulders and shoulder blades
• Chest deformity in width, height, and depth
• Pathological rotation of the hips, hip joints, shins, and feet
• Leg deformities: O-shaped, X-shaped, knee recurvation, flat feet
• Displacement and prolapse of internal organs: kidneys, mediastinum, pancreas, diaphragm, bile duct dyskinesia, compressed vessels and nerves
• Body part disproportions in lateral and frontal projections, short torso, short legs, uneven leg and arm lengths

Based on the diagnostic results, a step-by-step plan is developed to correct all identified issues, starting with restoring the correct position of the pelvis—the foundation on which a straight spine is built. The fundamental distinction of our rehabilitative strategy is that we correct deformities from the inside out, working layer by layer from the bones to the surface of the body. Simultaneously, our approach to creating individualised programs includes techniques and methods to strengthen connective tissue and restore its structure—the "building blocks" that form a healthy, straight spine.

Subsequently, compensatory deformities in the neck, head, shoulders, shoulder blades, flat feet, and leg deformities are corrected. Thanks to this clear strategy and biomechanical sequencing, the rehabilitative treatment of posture disorders at Professor Blum’s Centre gives lasting results.

The proprietary method not only identifies issues at the predisposition level but, through a unique system of techniques and methods, systematically eliminates the problem.

Proprietary methodology

Professor Blum's Centre has specialised for many years in the effective restoration of proper posture in children. The patented system of methods, techniques, and specialised equipment provides stable results, allowing for the correction of spinal curvature and its consequences.

Our rehabilitation equipment offers unprecedented adaptability and precision, with a specific range of intensity. Precise angles, accelerations, and dozens of other controlled parameters lead to the desired response, even from the weakest bone, muscle, and fascial structures, ensuring the ability to restore the body's configuration.

Constant monitoring of the range of motion and specific bone-muscle responses guarantees safety, ensures consistent and predictable results, and eliminates any risk of overload.