Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise Improves Truncal Shift in Idiopathic Scoliosis: a 24 Month Follow up
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Scoliosis
- Sponsor
- Scoliosis SOS Ltd.
- Enrollment
- 53
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility 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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- 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)