Each person with scoliosis has a different experience. We created this podcast to share those experiences to help others have hope in managing this diagnosis. We explore the many treatments for scoliosis from both the viewpoint of the patient and the practitioner. As an extension of Align Therapy in Utah, we also discuss ways to treat and improve scoliosis as Physical Therapists specialized in treating spinal deformities.
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Each person with scoliosis has a different experience. We created this podcast to share those experiences to help others have hope in managing this diagnosis. We explore the many treatments for scoliosis from both the viewpoint of the patient and the practitioner. As an extension of Align Therapy in Utah, we also discuss ways to treat and improve scoliosis as Physical Therapists specialized in treating spinal deformities.
Professional Rock Climber Kyra Condie on Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and the Tokyo Olympics
The Scoliosis Experience
37 minutes 10 seconds
2 years ago
Professional Rock Climber Kyra Condie on Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and the Tokyo Olympics
Kyra Condie is a professional rock climber who had a spinal fusion as a teen to stop a rapidly progressing scoliosis curve. On this episode, Kyra discusses what it was like to have scoliosis progress to needing surgery when her climbing career was starting to take off.
Fast forward to the Tokyo Olympics and Kyra is the first athlete to compete in the Olympic Games with a spinal fusion.
She shares a great story about the first surgeon she went to telling her that climbing wasn't going to be a big part of her life, so she should just not worry about it. She ended up having a second opinion from a surgeon who took her goals into account when doing the surgery.
One of the huge takeaways from this episode is to advocate for yourself...even if you are a teenager discussing with your parents. If you are looking at surgery for scoliosis, Kyra also recommends getting a second, and maybe even a third, opinion.
You can find out more about Kyra's journey and story by following her on Instagram:
@Kyra_condie
or on her website:
www.kyracondie.com
Kyra continues to do some awesome things in climbing, so watch for her on the world stage. She was also such a cool person to get to know on this podcast. Thanks Kyra!
The Scoliosis Experience
Each person with scoliosis has a different experience. We created this podcast to share those experiences to help others have hope in managing this diagnosis. We explore the many treatments for scoliosis from both the viewpoint of the patient and the practitioner. As an extension of Align Therapy in Utah, we also discuss ways to treat and improve scoliosis as Physical Therapists specialized in treating spinal deformities.
