Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Conditions
Interventions
Western medicine control group:Employing the Schroth method of physiotherapy, incorporating techniques such as spiral angular breathing, seated scapular reverse traction, lateral recumbent shoulder jo
Traditional Chinese Medicine Control Group:Traditional Chinese Medicine integrated therapy comprises: Comprehensive assessment through the Four Examinations
Herbal medicine to regulate yin-yang and organ imbalances
Tuina manipulation and bone-setting techniques along the bladder meridian and paravertebral points
Acupressure and manual realignment of scoliosis-affected vertebrae
Administered weekly for six months.
Experimental group:Three-module treatment programme: Functional module (dynamic joint mobilisation + visceral regulation herbal medicine), Corrective module (Schroth exercises + manual therapy and bon
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Meets the diagnostic criteria for scoliosis established by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS): a full standing spinal X-ray demonstrates the presence of scoliosis without structural deformity, with a Cobb angle of 5° to 15°; (2) Aged 6 to 18 years, regardless of gender; (3) Stable vital signs; (4) High compliance, complete clinical documentation, and signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Candidates for surgery or those who have undergone surgical treatment; (2) Patients with structural spinal deformities; (3) Individuals with significant cognitive impairment rendering them unable to undergo exercise intervention; (4) Patients wearing orthotic devices.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cobb angle; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Angle of Trunk Rotation(ATR);SRS-22 Questionnaire;Clinical efficacy;Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Scoring System; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactBin Zhao
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed