Byun S, Han D. The effect of chiropractic techniques on the Cobb angle in idiopathic scoliosis arising in adolescence.
J Phys Ther Sci 2016;
28:1106-10. [PMID:
27190435 PMCID:
PMC4868195 DOI:
10.1589/jpts.28.1106]
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine whether chiropractic techniques would
reduce the curvature of idiopathic scoliosis, which commonly occurs in elementary school
children. [Subjects] The subjects of this study were 5 healthy elementary students who
listened to an explanation of the study methods and purpose of the study and agreed to
participate in the experiment. [Methods] The Cobb angle was measured by taking an X-ray
(FCT-1, Dongmun, Goyangsi, Republic of Korea) taken from the rear, using X-ray film. The
method of intervention this study used was application of chiropractic techniques. Spinal
correction was carried out for 30 minutes per session, which included soft tissue massage,
3 times a week for 8 weeks. [Results] It was established that the Cobb angle was
noticeably decreased after 4 weeks of the intervention. Post Hoc analysis revealed that
the Cobb angle noticeably decreased after 4 weeks compared with the Cobb angle before the
chiropractic techniques were applied. However, no significant difference in Cobb angle was
evident after the fourth week. [Conclusion] This study demonstrated that chiropractic
techniques can effectively reduce the Cobb angle within as little as 4 weeks. So, we can
confirm that the chiropractic techniques were effective for reducing the curvature of
idiopathic scoliosis.
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