National Scoliosis Foundation

The National Scoliosis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and assisting screening programs for scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine) and kyphosis (a front-to-back curvature of the spine) and creating and promoting cooperating networks of educational, health care, and social services professionals from public and private institutions. It acts as a clearinghouse of information about scoliosis and kyphosis. The National Scoliosis Foundation offers a variety of educational and support materials through its computer database; information packets and educational multimedia units for teachers.