Community Programs Scoliosis Screening
World Spine Care’s scoliosis screening program was developed by Sally Valentine to provide preventive care to children in the communities served by the Botswana clinic.
Goal of the WSC Scoliosis Program
Educate and train teachers and nurses
Identify children at risk
Manage early so that spinal problems are dealt with prior to adulthood (refer to WSC clinic)
Improve the quality of life of children with scoliosis
Determine the incidence of scoliosis in host countries
World Spine Care has now screened over 1000 primary school students in the village of Shoshong and the town of Mahalapye in Botswana. Screenings are ongoing and performed throughout the year. Local physiotherapists and nurses have been trained in scoliosis screening and will help expand this program across the country.
The scoliosis screening will be implemented in Moca, Dominican Republic with the goal of expanding it across the country as well.
Sally and Bob Valentine screening adolescents for the World Spine Care Scoliosis program.
