Exercise Treatments for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Author Information
Author(s): Dimitrijević Vanja, Rašković Bojan, Popović Miroslav, Viduka Dejan, Nikolić Siniša, Drid Patrik, Obradović Borislav
Primary Institution: Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Hypothesis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to systematically assess the effect size of conservative methods based on exercise for respondents with idiopathic scoliosis.
Conclusion
Our meta-analysis indicates the positive effects of applying conservative methods based on therapeutic exercises on patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
Supporting Evidence
- The effect size for the Cobb angle outcome was moderate.
- Exercise-based treatments can effectively reduce the angle of trunk rotation.
- The quality of life outcome had a large effect size.
- Conservative exercise-based treatments positively influence respiratory function.
- Statistical significance was found for multiple outcomes including Cobb angle and quality of life.
Takeaway
This study shows that exercises can help kids with a curved spine feel better and improve their condition.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines, analyzing data from 23 studies on conservative exercise methods for idiopathic scoliosis.
Potential Biases
Of the 23 studies, 3 were non-randomized, while 20 were randomized, with some showing high risk in allocation concealment.
Limitations
The study included non-adolescent subjects and had heterogeneity in treatment protocols and durations.
Participant Demographics
The majority of respondents were adolescents, with some studies including participants older than 18 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI = −0.65 to −0.34
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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