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Effects of Specific Exercise Therapy on Adolescent Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Controlled Cohort Study.

Delong Liu, Yunlin Yang, Xuexiang Yu, Jingfan Yang, Xiaoling Xuan, Junlin Yang, Zifang Huang

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Article in Spine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05404620 (Comparative Effects of Schroth Method and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 22 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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NCT05404620 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Schroth Method and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled18ConditionsIdiopathic ScoliosisArmsSchroth exercises, PNF technique
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Delong LiuDepartment of Spine Surgery, the 1st Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yunlin YangPhysical Education Institute, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Xuexiang YuDepartment of sports and Arts, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jingfan YangSpine Center, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiaoling XuanXinmiao Scoliosis Prevention Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Junlin YangSpine Center, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zifang HuangDepartment of Spine Surgery, the 1st Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
XinHua Hospital · CNChengdu University of Technology · CNGuangzhou Sport University · CNSun Yat-sen University · CNThe First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designA prospective controlled cohort study.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the interventional effect of exercise therapy on idiopathic scoliosis (IS) and identify an optimal intervention window. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Early conservative treatment is helpful for IS. In addition to bracing, current evidence suggests that exercise can play an important role.

methodsWe included 99 patients with IS who were treated at the Guangdong Xinmiao Scoliosis Center from August 2013 to September 2017. The inclusion criteria were: new IS diagnosis, Cobb angle 10° to 25°, Risser 0 to 3 grade, only treated with the Xinmiao treatment system (XTS; >3 days/week, >1 h/day), and follow-up >1 year. Patients were divided into three age groups: A, <10 years (n = 29); B, 10 to 12 years (n = 24); and C, 13 to 15 years (n = 46). The percentages of curve improvement (Cobb angle decrease ≥5°), stability (Cobb angle change × ±5°), and progression (Cobb angle increase ≥5°) were compared.

resultsThe groups showed significant differences for major curve correction, Risser sign, first referral, and final follow-up of the main curve (all P < 0.05). The major curve in group A decreased significantly by 6.8° (44% correction), compared to 3.1° (18% correction) and 1.5° (9% correction) in groups B and C, respectively. In group A, 69.0% (20/29) had curve improvement, 27.6% (8/29) stabilized and 3.4% (1/29) progressed. In group B, 45.8% (11/24) improved, 50% (12/24) stabilized, and 4.2% (1/24) progressed. In group C, 26.1% (12/46) improved, 63.0% (29/46) stabilized, and 10.9% (5/46) progressed. There was also a significant difference in final Risser grade among the groups (P < 0.05).

conclusionFor IS patients with Cobb angles between 10° and 25°, our exercise protocol can effectively control or improve curve progression. Younger patients with a lower Risser grade are most likely to respond. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2.

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AdolescentChildCohort StudiesConservative TreatmentExercise TherapyFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesScoliosisTreatment Outcome

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