SynthesisFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Traditional Chinese Medicine for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Efficacy of traditional Chinese massage therapy combined with Schroth therapy in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interventions-such as spinal manipulation, Daoyin exercises, acupuncture, and massage-in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, and to summarize structured treatment regimens for clinical reference. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases from inception to March 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TCM with conventional treatments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were included. Results: TCM interventions-ranging from spinal manipulation and Daoyin corrective exercises to acupuncture and massage-were delivered 2-5 times per week over 4-12 weeks. Meta-analysis showed a significant reduction in Cobb angle (MD = -3.97, 95% CI: -4.24 to -3.71, Conclusion: This meta-analysis demonstrates that TCM interventions-particularly spinal manipulation, Daoyin exercises, acupuncture, and massage-are effective in improving both structural and clinical outcomes in AIS. A practical regimen of manual therapy (2-3 times/week), daily Daoyin exercise, and supportive acupuncture and massage over 12 weeks offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to bracing or surgery, with high patient compliance. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/recorddashboard, identifier CRD42024589328.
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