Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercise (PSSE) Trials-Systematic Review of Methods and Recommendations for Future Research.

ABSTRACT: The Schroth method is a non-operative treatment for scoliosis and kyphosis, used standalone or as an adjunct to bracing. While supporting evidence for its effectiveness is emerging, methodologic standardization and rigor are equivocal. Thus, we aimed to systematically review methods of published Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) trials and provide guidance for future research. We searched six databases for randomized controlled trials (RCT) and non-randomized studies of interventions (NRSIs) investigating the effect of Schroth in children and adults with scoliosis or kyphosis. General characteristics, methodological approaches, treatment protocols, and outcomes reporting were analyzed. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using an adapted Cochrane RoB2 tool for RCTs a

SUBMITTER: Schreiber S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10297476 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature