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SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Comparative efficacy of six types of scoliosis-specific exercises on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Zhenghui Wang, Wenpan Zhu, Guang Li, Xuejun Guo

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Zhenghui WangDepartment of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui, China.
Wenpan ZhuDepartment of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui, China. 1fy2022104@xxmu.edu.cn.
Guang LiDepartment of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui, China.
Xuejun GuoDepartment of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui, China.

Funding

The Medical Science and Technology Research Program Joint Construction Project of Henan Province LHGJ20220609the Youth Cultivation program of The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University (QN-2022-A13
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) stands as the predominant spinal deformity in adolescents, manifesting symptoms including back pain, functional limitations, cosmetic worries, and respiratory dysfunction. At present, six approaches of scoliosis-specific exercises are globally practiced, encompassing Schroth exercise, the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), the Dobomed, the side shift exercise, active self-correction, and the Functional Individual Therapy of Scoliosis (FITS). However, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of these six types of scoliosis-specific exercises on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

objectiveTo evaluate and compare the efficacy of six types of scoliosis-specific exercises on spinal deformity and quality of life in AIS. MATERIALS AND

methodsA systematic search was performed on PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from their inception to September 2023. Two independent auditors screened all studies according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Clinical trials were compiled to investigate the effects of six exercise interventions on spinal deformity and quality of life in AIS.

resultsTwenty-four studies were included, with a sample size of 1069 subjects. After meta-analysis, it was shown that SEAS ranked first in reducing Cobb angles (SUCRA: 84.8%); active self-correction and Schroth significantly improved the angles of trunk rotation in AIS (SUCRA: 86.6% and SUCRA: 79.1%, respectively); active self-correction and Schroth showed significant improvements in quality of life (SUCRA: 76.6% and SUCRA: 76.0%, respectively).

conclusionAccording to the current findings, active self-correction demonstrated superior short-term benefits compared to other exercise interventions in ameliorating spinal deformity and improving quality of life for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Meanwhile, Schroth exhibited long-term effects in improving both spinal deformity and quality of life. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This review was registered on PROSPERO on June 20, 2023 (ID: CRD42023433152).

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Exercise TherapyQuality of LifeScoliosisAdolescentHumansTreatment OutcomeExerciseMeta-analysisScoliosisSystematic review

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PMID39725973
PMCPMC11670383

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