Effectiveness of scoliosis-specific exercises for alleviating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common pediatric spinal deformity with reported complications including pain, mental health concern and respiratory dysfunction. The scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE) is prescribed throughout pubertal growth to slow progression although effects are unclear. This review aims to establish the effectiveness of SSE for alleviating AIS in terms of reducing Cobb angle, improving trunk asymmetry and quality of life (QoL). Additionally, it aims to define the effects of age, skeletal maturity, curve magnitude and exercise compliance on the outcomes of SSE.

Methods

A systematic reviewed was conducted to net SSE articles. Searched databases included PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL and Google scholar. The qua

SUBMITTER: Fan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7385878 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature