Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I saw that too, Kam. It was Leon Fleischer. I remember my piano professor telling me about him, when I first had symptoms of tendonitis in my hands. I've always suspected it was related to the scoliosis, and now that I know about the flatback it makes even more sense that I must have been using bad body mechanics because my body's so off-balance. As years go by I've found it increasingly difficult to hold my arms up in front of me, and of course this is the necessary position for piano playing. I'm happy for Fleischer that he has been able to regain his abilities. I suspect it's too late for me. Sharon [ ] hip flexion contractures >I was reading an article in National Geographic about poison not too > long ago and it profiled a pianist who had botox treatments in his > fingers due to some sort of rare problem with fine motor skill > muscles. It got me to thinking that botox treatments could help with > stuff like muscle contractures resulting from compensation over the > years. > > Has anyone ever heard of such? Not a doctor, just a thinker and > ponderer... > > kam > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hi dikjoanfox, I don't really like to give exercises over the internet because everyone is different and what might work for one person might hurt another. It's best to take exercise advice from a physical therapist. But to get a general idea you could do a google search for " hip flexor stretch " or " psoas stretch " . Also, here is a site that lists the names of five different hip flexors (scroll down to " Hip Flexors " section) http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/HipsWt.html#anchor1938598 and you will see on the right hand side that there are also some stretches listed for some of the flexors and at the end of that section there are links to some of the others. Please note that these are just general exercises and may or may not be suitable for people with bad backs, scoliosis, flatback, etc. loriann > > What can be done to prevent hip flexion contractures from getting > worse? Are there some specific exercises? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 How many of you have Hip Flexion Contractures? I've been told that I have them in both legs at about 15 degrees. When did you first notice the problem? Was it taken care of when you had your flatback fixed? For the ones where the surgery didn't help with the hip flexion contractures, have you discussed with anyone what needs to be done next? Mine showed up right after my first surgery in 2004. We have been stretching them for 3 years now and they haven't changed. I was told by in Dr. LaGrone's office that it was another major surgery. Just curious to see if anyone has any information about it. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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