The significance of postural reeducation in scoliosis

Journal of Applied Sports Sciences

https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.11_Issue.1_Jan2021/IJHSR_Abstract.011.html, 2021

Background: Idiopathic Scoliosis is a complex issue in the lives of patients who develop this deformity, especially in adolescents during the period of development to skeletal maturation. The purpose of this review is to present the current data in the conservative treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and to be a guide in the conservative treatment and the treatment strategy of these patients. Method: A literature review was conducted in the PubMed, PEDro, Google Scholar databases with articles during the period 2000-2019. The terms "adolescent idiopathic scoliosis", "special physiotherapy exercises for scoliosis", "conservative treatment", "physiotherapy" was searched. Results: Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) "share" common principles in treating patients. In general, in terms of the effectiveness of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises, it seems that all methods present positive results in terms of prevention of surgery, posture and deformity correction, respiratory capacity, strength, balance and neuromuscular coordination. In particular, it seems that the Schroth Method and its most advanced version, the BSPTS, present excellent data in the treatment and prevention of the development of scoliosis. SEAS exercises show an improvement in Cobb angle compared to simple physical therapy and good results in preventing aggravation by weaning braces. Conclusions: The results of the review showed that the combination of methods and means of treatment seems to have better results in the treatment of scoliosis, mainly in moderate to severe scoliosis, especially through the application of exercises Schroth & BSPTS and SEAS.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1985

2016

Introduction The role of physiotherapists in the treatment of scoliosis can be somewhat unclear and sometimes controversial. Many therapists have little exposure to the treatment of this condition4 5 which is in part related to the lack of education on spinal deformities at university as well as the relatively low acceptance rate by scoliosis surgeons and specialists for the inclusion of physiotherapy in the comprehensive management of scoliosis. Despite increasing research supporting treatment, the number one reason given for this lack of inclusion is limited evidence of efficacy.

Physiotherapy [Working Title]

Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal, 2019

Chirurgia Narządów Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska, 2014

2010

Scoliosis and spinal disorders, 2016

In recent decades, there has been a call for change among all stakeholders involved in scoliosis management. Parents of children with scoliosis have complained about the so-called "wait and see" approach that far too many doctors use when evaluating children's scoliosis curves between 10° and 25°. Observation, Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) and bracing for idiopathic scoliosis during growth are all therapeutic interventions accepted by the 2011 International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). The standard features of these interventions are: 1) 3-dimension self-correction; 2) Training activities of daily living (ADL); and 3) Stabilization of the corrected posture. PSSE is part of a scoliosis care model that includes scoliosis specific education, scoliosis specific physical therapy exercises, observation or surveillance, psychological support and intervention, bracing and surgery. The model is oriented to the patie...

Asian spine journal, 2016

Long-term follow-up of untreated patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) indicates that, with the exception of some extremely severe cases, AIS does not have a significant impact on quality of life and does not result in dire consequences. In view of the relatively benign nature of AIS and the long-term complications of surgery, the indications for treatment should be reviewed. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that scoliosis-specific exercises focusing on postural rehabilitation can positively influence the spinal curvatures in growing adolescents. Experiential postural re-education is a conservative, non-invasive approach, and its role in the management of AIS warrants further study. This article reviews current evidence for the inclusion of various forms of postural reeducation in the management of AIS. Recent comprehensive reviews have been researched including a manual and PubMed search for evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical/postural re-education/...