Massachusetts school system implements scoliosis screenings: 4 takeaways

Watertown (Mass.) Public Schools is executing a scoliosis screening program for its students, grades fifth through ninth, in January 2016, according to Wicked Local.

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Here are four takeaways:

 

1. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health mandates all students in this age range receive yearly scoliosis screenings.

 

2. The screening process involves a two-minute examination.

 

3. School nurses and physical education teachers will conduct the examinations.

 

4. Nurses will notify students’ parents if they require additional treatment.

 

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