Rehabilitation Study Comparing Traction and Active Exercises for Adults with C-shaped Idiopathic Scoliosis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a rehabilitation protocol for adults with C-shaped idiopathic scoliosis, focusing on improving spinal curvature, range of motion, and function. The study addresses challenges in current treatments by comparing mechanical traction combined with 3D apical vertebral mobilization to active exercise therapy. This approach aims to provide new insights for managing scoliosis, a condition characterized by skeletal asymmetry and muscle imbalances that can impact physical appearance and psychological well-being. The trial includes two groups one receiving traction with mobilization three times a week for three months, totaling 36 sessions, followed by a two-month home exercise and postural instruction period the other group performs active exercises with the same schedule and follow-up. The traction sessions involve infrared therapy, stretching, spinal manipulation, and breathing exercises, while the active exercise group follows programs designed to realign the spine and related structures. Participants undergo assessments before and after the three-month treatment and after the follow-up period. Measurements include spinal curvature using Cobbs angle, trunk and cervical range of motion, body weight, height, body mass index, and fingertip-to-floor distance. The study employs a randomized design with single masking to evaluate changes in these outcomes, tracking the effectiveness of each rehabilitation method over time.

A Suggested Rehabilitation Protocol for the Treatment of C-shape Scoliosis