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group were treated with the protocol of the Scientific Exercise Study Design. A prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of orthotic… Click to show full abstract
group were treated with the protocol of the Scientific Exercise Study Design. A prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of orthotic management versus exercise on spinal curvature, body symmetry, and quality of life. Summary of Background Data. A number of well-designed studies comparing conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have been conducted and the evidence becomes stronger. However, there is a lack of the information on the effectiveness of orthotic management versus exercise. Methods. The inclusion criteria recommended by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and the international Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) were used during enrollment. Eligible patients were randomly assigned to either bracing group or exercise group. Patients in the bracing group were prescribed with a rigid thoracolumbosacral orthosis and requested to wear 23 h/day, while patients in the exercise
Journal Title: Spine
Year Published: 2020
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