Comparison of the efficacy of the Schroth method and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique in adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: a randomized controlled, single-blinded study
    
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Öğr. Gör. Mehmet Hanifi KAYA Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Buket BÜYÜKTURAN Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Halil Alkan Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Fatih Erbahçeci Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Dergi ISSN 1360-8592 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler E-SCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 04-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 43 / 1 / 35–41 DOI 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.04.003
Makale Linki https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136085922500107X
Özet
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the Schroth and PNF exercise methods concerning the Cobb angle, trunk rotation angle, quality of life, and aesthetic trunk deformity in adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: This study employed a randomized, single-blind, 1:1 parallel-group design, involving a total of 67 adolescent patients. Participants were randomly allocated to either the Schroth group or the PNF group. Both groups participated in supervised exercise training sessions three times a week over a six-month period. Baseline and post-treatment assessments were conducted by the same researcher, who remained blinded to group allocations throughout the study. Statistical analysis was conducted using a mixed model for repeated measures ANOVA for each outcome measure. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the groups in terms of the Cobb angle, trunk rotation angle (ATR), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) scores, and Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS) parameters (p < .001). The mean change scores indicated a statistically greater improvement in favor of the Schroth group across all parameters compared to the PNF group. Statistically significant changes were observed for all parameters within groups (p < .05). Conclusions: The study compared the principles of the Schroth and PNF methods, demonstrating that the Schroth method achieved more favorable outcomes than PNF in the conservative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. This trial is registered with NCT05227638.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises | Quality of life | Scoliosis