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Risk factors for AIS |
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| Curve progression |
Female gender Large curve magnitude Skeletal immaturity |
| Female body type |
Much thinner Decreased body weight Decreased chest girth Decreased body mass index |
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Source: [32] Remes et al, 2001; [39] Sugita, 2000; | |
Mirtz et al. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005 13:25 doi:10.1186/1746-1340-13-25 |
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