ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2016
The effect of chiropractic techniques on the Cobb angle in idiopathic scoliosis arising in adolescence.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Manual therapy for the pediatric population: a systematic review.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2019Pooled it
- Analysis of kinematic and kinetic changes in scoliosis following spinal manipulation.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Biomechanical characteristics and therapeutic effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine manual therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Effects of High-Velocity Spinal Manipulation on Quality of Life, Pain and Spinal Curvature in Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Changes in radiographic parameters following chiropractic treatment in 10 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective chart review.Clinics and practice · 2020Article
- Effects of friction massage of the popliteal fossa on blood flow velocity of the popliteal vein.Journal of physical therapy science · 2017Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine whether chiropractic techniques would reduce the curvature of idiopathic scoliosis, which commonly occurs in elementary school children. [Subjects] The subjects of this study were 5 healthy elementary students who listened to an explanation of the study methods and purpose of the study and agreed to participate in the experiment. [Methods] The Cobb angle was measured by taking an X-ray (FCT-1, Dongmun, Goyangsi, Republic of Korea) taken from the rear, using X-ray film. The method of intervention this study used was application of chiropractic techniques. Spinal correction was carried out for 30 minutes per session, which included soft tissue massage, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. [Results] It was established that the Cobb angle was noticeably decreased after 4 weeks of the intervention. Post Hoc analysis revealed that the Cobb angle noticeably decreased after 4 weeks compared with the Cobb angle before the chiropractic techniques were applied. However, no significant difference in Cobb angle was evident after the fourth week. [Conclusion] This study demonstrated that chiropractic techniques can effectively reduce the Cobb angle within as little as 4 weeks. So, we can confirm that the chiropractic techniques were effective for reducing the curvature of idiopathic scoliosis.
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