The effectiveness of Schroth exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The effectiveness of Schroth exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most common structural spinal deformities in adolescents, becoming apparent around the time of puberty. Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises have demonstrated promising results in reducing the progression of AIS. Objectives: The aim of...

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Main Authors: Marlette Burger, Wilna Coetzee, Lenka Z. du Plessis, Larissa Geldenhuys, Francois Joubert, Elzanne Myburgh, Chante van Rooyen, Nicol Vermeulen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Subjects:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Schroth exercises
physiotherapy
Cobb angle
quality of life
systematic review
meta-analysis
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/904

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