It's because of everyone who helped me that I found my way back—not just to archery, but back to who I am
Emi | When I was diagnosed with scoliosis during my annual doctor's trip, I honestly didn't think it was a big deal. I pictured the S shaped curve in my back as...
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A great big thank you to Dr. Vitale and his team for helping me leap over the hurdles in my life
Addison | My journey with scoliosis started in the summer of 2018 when I was 9 years old. I went to my yearly physical and the doctor asked me to “Bend down...
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Dr. Vitale and his team have truly transformed my life, and I will forever be grateful for their skill, care, and compassion.
Gloria | Since my diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis in fifth grade, my parents and I tried every conservative treatment we know: German Schroth therapy, bracing, chiropractic, physical therapy, CLEAR Scoliosis Treatment, and...
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My story gave me the passion to begin my Gold Award Project, "Bending Back"
Emma | I found out that I had scoliosis the summer before my freshman year of high school, the day I came back from sleep away camp (I was away for 7...
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Since the surgery, Gabriella’s life has improved in many ways.
Gabriella | Gabriella’s family faced a daunting prospect after their first visit with orthopedic surgeon Michael G. Vitale, MD. A thirteen-year-old with multiple conditions related to her cerebral palsy, Gabriella was diagnosed...
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I will never forget what you did for me and my family
Hagar | Good Afternoon, Dr. Vitale and Amber, Today I took the biggest step in my life, which was me graduating Queens College and getting my bachelor degree in psychology. In one...
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Michael Is a Scoliosis Warrior!
Michael | This is Michael wearing his scoliosis warrior shirt with his brace. We met him at 8 months of age with a 29-degree major curve with an RVAD of approximately 25...
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She is happy, healthy, and thriving.
Marielle | Marielle is a girl who first came to Dr. Vitale at 10 months of age for a second opinion of her Idiopathic Infantile Scoliosis. She initially presented with a major...
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I'm on the mend and I AM BACK in the saddle again!
Margaret | An Update from Margaret: After 10 years of brace-wearing, my curve had progressed past the point of stability and threatened to inhibit the physical aspects and activities I enjoy so...
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