Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis AIS Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise Schroth method exercise
Conditions
Interventions
Schroth method exercise is based on five main principles (1. Auto-elongation (detorsion), 2, Deflection, 3. Derotation, 4. Rotational breathing, and 5.Stabilization). Participants will receive supervi
each exercise is performed 5-10 times per set and a total of 3-4 sets per day, taking around 45-60 minutes per day. For home exercise, required instruments such as the exercise ball will be provided,
Experimental Other,Placebo Comparator Other
Schroth method exercise group,Control group
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
10 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 10 years and older 2. Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Age 10 years - 17 years 11 months at the time of diagnosis) 3. Main curve Cobb angle 40 degrees and greater (with and without the intention to receive surgical treatment) 4. Surgical waitlisting time of 6 months and more 5. Risser stage 3 or higher 6. Provided signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous surgical correction 2. Current use of scoliosis brace 3. Cardiovascular or respiratory symptoms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main curve flexibility 6 months Plain radiographs | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cobb angle 6 months Plain radiographs,Angle of trunk rotation (ATR) 6 months Scoliometer,Quality of life 6 months Points using Thai version of the Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactYanin Tangjaroenpaisan
Prince of Songkla University
Outcome results
None listed