Greetings!!

We are thrilled to finally put forth individual articles from Scoliosis Quarterly available as electronic documents!!!  (Thank you for your patience!)

Each article costs only $.99 USD, and our first article is now available by clicking on the ADD TO CART button above.

When purchasing the article, please include your current email address and within 48-72 hours, you will receive your electronic copy of the article along with a password to access it.

Thank you!!
-SQ

Hello All!!!
Been a while since we've posted here, but we are planning to make some of our articles available electronically!  We are still working on the details of that and how they will become available, but wanted to give you all a heads-up.  Check back here for more information--hopefully soon!!
-SQ

BACK issues now available!!

Hello All!!

By now you may know that Scoliosis Quarterly is no longer in print. But you are in luck! We have a limited number of Back Issues (yes! pun intended!!) available through ebay. 
Take a look here for details: 

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Scoliosis affects people of all ages.  We often read about teens who have been recently diagnosed, but we don't hear much about the older population who have been living with scoliosis for a long time.    In Issue #4 of Scoliosis Quarterly, writer Linda Wisniewski has compiled information on treatment methods available and applicable to the senior set.  Issue #4 can be ordered through our website.

Linda is the author of the memoir, Off Kilter, published by Pearlsong Press.  The book recounts her life, her Polish heritage, and scoliosis.  She writes for the Bucks County Herald and the Bucks County Women's Journal and teaches memoir classes and workshops throughout the Philadelphia area.

Below are the contents pages from Issue #4 with lots to explore and learn about!  We hope you'll join us!!

In 1921, a doctor named Walter Truslow published a book entitled The Non-Operative Treatment of Scoliosis.  Blazing new territory for scoliosis treatment options, the book featured a series of exercises designed to correct and maintain scoliosis.  Although not currently used for scoliosis treatment, but loaded with beautiful and graceful imagery, the book is now available in the public domain.  It's fascinating to learn a bit about the evolution of treatment options.
Below an excerpt page for you to enjoy!  (We featured a bit of information about this book in Issue #1 of Scoliosis Quarterly, which you can order here.)

Margaret Durow is a Wisconsin-based photographer.  Her images are haunting, beautiful and evocative.  She often places herself (and/or her spine) as the subject of her photos, "because I'm around."  Durow began experimenting with photography as a child using a film camera.  Later she graduated to the digital world, and after her scoliosis surgery, she began to share her own personal journey via photography.  Below is a sample of her beautiful work, and in Issue #3 of Scoliosis Quarterly, we feature a full exclusive article about Durow's life, inspirations and future goals.  (If you'd like to read the full feature, Issue #3 can be ordered here.)

"Symmetry is lifeless."
-Doris Humphrey, American choreographer

When I first read this phrase, it was in a dance composition class in college.  And for some reason, it resonated with me in a very strong way.  Of course, Humphrey was referring to stage patterns and creating dances---the idea that asymmetrical movement patterns are more intriguing, interesting to the eye, and thought-provoking.  But for me, this statement had another level.  I began to realize that to have asymmetry within my own body made myself as a dancer and a person, perhaps more intriguing, interesting to the eye, and thought-provoking!  Keeping in mind this simple phrase helped me accept my imbalances and celebrate my uniqueness.

So today's post is simple, and in effect reflects a lot of what Scoliosis Quarterly is all about: Celebrating imbalances, accepting uniquenesses, and sharing stories and information.  We invite you to read this blog, visit our website, and learn about or perhaps order one of our five issues for more in-depth and exclusive articles, stories, photos and artwork.  We hope you'll join us!

-MJH