The Effect of Schroth Three-Dimensional Exercise on the Treatment of Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Elizabeth Masten
Abstract
Scoliosis is a deformity defined by a lateral curvature and vertebral rotation of the spine. Five articles were selected based upon sample size, year published and AIS outcomes measured. Critical appraisal of all studies showed improved Cobb angles moderate AIS patients who were treated with Schroth therapy. Unfortunately, one of the studies selected measured long-term outcomes, such as prevalence of surgery, during the trial. While each trial had limitations, there is clearly high potential for Schroth therapy as an adjunct therapy to moderate AIS. Further research must be performed to alter current guidelines for AIS.
Recommended Citation
Huth, Michelle, "The Effect of Schroth Three-Dimensional Exercise on the Treatment of Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 4.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pa/4
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The Effect of Schroth Three-Dimensional Exercise on the Treatment of Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a deformity defined by a lateral curvature and vertebral rotation of the spine. Five articles were selected based upon sample size, year published and AIS outcomes measured. Critical appraisal of all studies showed improved Cobb angles moderate AIS patients who were treated with Schroth therapy. Unfortunately, one of the studies selected measured long-term outcomes, such as prevalence of surgery, during the trial. While each trial had limitations, there is clearly high potential for Schroth therapy as an adjunct therapy to moderate AIS. Further research must be performed to alter current guidelines for AIS.