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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 Öğr. Gör. Mehmet Hanifi KAYA
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN Prof. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Buket BÜYÜKTURAN Doç. Dr. Buket BÜYÜKTURAN
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Halil Alkan
Muş Alpaslan University, Turkey
Fatih Erbahçeci
Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Turkey
Devamını Göster
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
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü ESCI dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Dergi ISSN 1360-8592 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 09-2025
Cilt No 43
Sayı 1
Sayfalar 35 / 41
Doi Numarası 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.04.003