Effect of Exercise on I° Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.03.018
- VernacularTitle:运动疗法治疗Ⅰ°青少年型特发性脊柱侧凸的效果
- Author:
Xing HE
;
Yifang CAI
;
Heng TAN
;
Shaobing LIN
;
Lisha LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, exercise therapy, muscle strength training, remedial gymnastics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(3):266-268
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of exercise therapy on I° adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Methods 70 cases with I°AIS were included. 32 patients correcting posture themselves for 0.5 year or above were as control group, and the other 38 cases who accepted exercise therapy for 0.5 year were as treatment group. Their X-ray of spine before and after treatment were compared. Results The Cobb's angle, rotation of the spine, and compensatory improved after treatment in the treatment group (P<0.01), but no significant improvement was obsereved in the control group after 0.5 year. Conclusion Exercise therapy is safe and effective on I° AIS.
