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Foley Davelaar CM, Weber Goff E, Granger JE, Gill DE, Dela Cruz NMR, Sugimoto D. Conservative Treatments of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Physical Therapists' Perspectives. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023:99228231208609. [PMID: 37942698 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231208609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to examine physical therapists' perspectives in conservative treatments of pediatric patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A cross-sectional survey design was used. A validated questionnaire was distributed to physical therapists, and the responses were analyzed. Preferred treatment frequency was 60 minutes (53.8%), twice weekly (41.5%), over 3 to 5 months (44.6%). Top 3 clinical interventions were core and trunk stability enhancement (90.8%), abdominal strengthening (83.1%), and postural correction (80.0%). Top 3 therapeutic goal-setting parameters were activity-based (78.5%), quality-of-life measure-based (56.9%), and participation-based (50.8%). The most common quality-of-life survey used was Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire (15.6%) followed by Scoliosis Research Society-22 instrument (12.5%). According to our data, physical therapists believe that pediatric patients with AIS can benefit with addressing core and trunk stability, a 60-minute per session, twice weekly, over 3 to 5 months based on activity-based goal-setting and quality-of-life measures using Oswestry questionnaire.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cassidy M Foley Davelaar
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Nemours Children's Health, Orlando, FL, USA
- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Performance Rehabilitation & Integrative Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation, Detroit Medical Center-Children's Hospital of Michigan, Troy, MI, USA
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- The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Waltham, MA, USA
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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Ionițe C, Rotariu M, Osean V, Mitran C, Condurache I. Scoliosis incidence and treatment methods. BALNEO AND PRM RESEARCH JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2022.504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Scoliosis is defined as a three-dimensional deformity of the spine that is of particular interest to the lateral curvature of the spine. Various types of treatment approaches have been recommended for patients with scoliosis. The aim of this study was to provide an up-to-date review of scoliosis, focusing on issues such as its incidence and treatment methods. The ISI-Thomson Web Of Science International Virtual Library was accessed for this review. The search criteria selected were 'title', 'abstract' and 'keywords'. In the ISI Thomson Web of Science virtual library platforms, the keywords in the articles search were "scoliosis incidence" and "scoliosis treatment". Over the years, different therapeutic strategies have been addressed for patients with scoliosis, they differ depending on the type of scoliosis, the patient's age and the available therapeutic means.
Keywords: Scoliosis, Incidence, Physical Treatment;
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Affiliation(s)
- Cătălin Ionițe
- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, Ro-mania
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, Ro-mania
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, Ro-mania
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