Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise Improves Truncal Shift in Idiopathic Scoliosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Introduction: Truncal shift caused by scoliosis can be measured with a Formetric Scanner using the Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation (MTAD) measurement. It is a well-documented complaint with regards to body-image in patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). Furthermore, thoracic apical deviation is an important measure in pre-operative assessment and post-operative outcomes.
Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the long-term effects of an intensive course of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) on MTAD in patients with IS.
Methods: Consecutive IS patients with a single right-sided thoracic curvature who completed an intensive 4-week course of PSSE were recruited. Data was collected between April 2019 and December 2021. All patients were routinely scanned using a Formetric Scanner pre-, immediately post-, 12- and 24-months post-treatment. MTAD, measured in millimetres, was documented. Adults (>17 years old) (group 1) and children (group 2) were analysed separately.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Children Patients under the age of 18 |
Other: Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)
Patients completed 120 hours of group based PSSE over a four week time frame. Monday - Friday, 10.00-17.00.
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| Adults Patients 18 years old and above |
Other: Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)
Patients completed 120 hours of group based PSSE over a four week time frame. Monday - Friday, 10.00-17.00.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation [Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment]
Maximal Apical Deviation measurement in mm, obtained from the DIERS 4D Formetric Scanner
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Body Image Score [Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment]
Average Body Image Score. Average score from 5 categories, scored from 1-10.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who completed the group treatment program in its entirety. Patients who have measurements obtained from all necessary time points. Patient who have Scoliosis and who have a primary thoracic curvature.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient who did not complete treatment or all measurements obtained. Patients who underwent surgery.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scoliosis SOS Clinic | London | United Kingdom | E1 8AN |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Scoliosis SOS Ltd.
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
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