Efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal deformities that may progress sharply during growth. The aim of this study will be to evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise on the Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, sagittal profile, and quality of life in patients with AIS.

Methods/design

The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants include 42 patients with AIS aged 10-16 years. Randomly assigned patients will follow a 6-month treatment, either in a control group with standard care of observation following the Scoliosis Research Society criteria or in an experimental group with three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis. Blinded assessments at baseline and immediately after in

SUBMITTER: Liang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6131734 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature