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Can a scoliosis ptient do weightlifting
Can a scoliosis patient do weight lifting and weighted squats?
And which excersises they cannot do?
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Patient with scoliosis should do spine exercises to maintain tone and strength in paraspinal muscles.
Should avoid carrying heavy weights on head.
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Can do weight training.
Should not do side crunches, side stretching or bending .
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
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25 yrs exp
Delhi
Need an evaluation of your scoliosis.
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