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Improvement with forward head correction on 3D posture in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

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March 2015

Improvement with forward head correction on 3D posture in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Vol: 4| Issue: 3| Number:11| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The role of forward head correction in management of adolescent idiopathic scoliotic patients: a randomized controlled trial

Clin Rehabil. 2012 Dec;26(12):1123-32. doi: 10.1177/0269215512447085. Epub 2012 Jul 16

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70 patients with mild-moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were randomized to one of two exercise programmes: forward head posture correction exercises combined with strengthening and stretching exercises (study group), or strengthening and stretching alone (control group). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of correction exercises on spinal symmetry in the transverse, corona...

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