For some, a diagnosis of scoliosis may limit the types of activities one can do. For others, a curved or rotated spine propels them to make amazing positive influences on the world. Beth Terranova, PT, DPT is one of those who, even while living with scoliosis, has competed in Olympic-style weightlifting. She joins the Inherited Wellness podcast to share her experience with scoliosis and journey to become a scoliosis-specific physical therapist (1:52). She walks us through the different types of scoliosis (12:52), how scoliosis influences families (24:27), how to navigate a diagnosis of scoliosis (29:49), and more about empowering ourselves and others, even with scoliosis.

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Connect with Beth and the scoliosis-specific physical therapy programs she offers:

Email Dr. Beth directly: drbeth@strengthandspine.com

Strength and Spine: https://strengthandspine.com/

Instagram: @StrengthandSpine

Facebook: @StrengthandSpine

Facebook Scoliosis Strength Club – Free to join

Resources about Scoliosis mentioned in the Episode:

Scoliosis Research Society - https://www.srs.org/

International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) https://www.sosort.org/

Curvy Girls Scoliosis Foundation

Website: https://www.curvygirlsscoliosis.com/

Instagram: @cgscoliosis 

Facebook: @CurvyGirlsScoliosis 

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Disclaimer:

Information on this podcast and related material provided by Michael B. Smith is not intended as medical advice and should not be taken as such. When applying anything to your health, first seek the guidance of your health provider. This podcast and related material is not intended as medical advice.

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