{"id":6952,"date":"2026-02-12T20:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=6952"},"modified":"2026-04-11T17:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:11:34","slug":"scoliosis-how-clinical-pilates-can-contribute-to-function-and-quality-of-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/escoliose-como-o-pilates-clinico-pode-contribuir-para-a-funcao-e-a-qualidade-do-movimento\/","title":{"rendered":"Scoliosis: how Clinical Pilates can contribute to function and quality of movement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition characterised by a three-dimensional lateral curvature of the spine, often associated with vertebral rotation and postural changes. It can appear during childhood, adolescence or adulthood, with a variable impact on posture, movement and quality of life.<\/p>\n

Although not all people with scoliosis experience pain, the progressive development of muscle imbalances, functional limitations, fatigue and discomfort is common, especially when there is no proper follow-up. In addition to conventional approaches, such as clinical follow-up and physiotherapy, clinical Pilates has been gaining relevance as a complementary intervention, particularly when integrated into an individualised rehabilitation plan guided by physiotherapists.<\/p>\n

What is scoliosis?<\/h4>\n

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional alteration of the spine, characterised by a lateral curvature in the shape of a \u201cC\u201d or \u201cS\u201d, vertebral rotation and postural asymmetries at the level of the shoulders, shoulder blades or hips.<\/p>\n

It can be categorised as:<\/p>\n