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Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Exercises For Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis on Posture

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January 2025

Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Exercises For Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis on Posture

Vol: 307| Issue: 1| Number:60| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of adding Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises to standard care in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis on posture assessed using surface topography: A secondary analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).

PLoS One . 2024 Apr 30;19(4):e0302577.

Contributing Authors:
N Mohamed V Acharya S Schreiber EC Parent L Westover

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Synopsis

One hundred twenty-four adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis were randomized to receive standard care combined with Schroth exercises (n=64) or standard care alone (n=60). The primary outcome was torso asymmetry measured by root mean square (RMS) and maximum deviation (MaxDev) using surface topography. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, three months, six months, and twelve months. Overall, the S...

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