Emma's Campaign For Scoliosis Testing In Schools
Sign Emma's Petition to re-introduce spinal tests in schools.
Emma's petition is to help raise awareness about scoliosis and the need for testing in schools. To test a child for scoliosis will take less than a minute. If scoliosis is caught early enough, surgery as well as years of anguish and pain may be avoided. For many, all that is needed is a simple brace worn under clothing to help prevent the spine from twisting.
Emma was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 10 years old. Bracing was not an option for Emma as it was not caught early enough. Emma wanted to start the petition for scoliosis testing to help raise awareness about scoliosis. Early intervention can prevent the need for surgery, decrease the chance of deformities and ease the mental trauma involved with scoliosis and major surgery.
