Effect of the Schroth method of emphasis of active holding on Cobb's angle in patients with scoliosis: a case report

J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Oct;28(10):2975-2978. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.2975. Epub 2016 Oct 28.

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the Schroth method (three-dimensional convergence exercise) of emphasis of active holding on pain and Cobb's angle in patients with scoliosis. [Subjects and Methods] It applied the Schroth method program of emphasis of active holding individually to three subjects three time per week for 15 weeks. All subject were measured Cobb's angle and pain. [Results] After 15 weeks, pain and Cobb's angle decreased compared to values before. [Conclusion] These results demonstrate the benefit of the Schroth exercise program of emphasis of active holding on decreasing pain and Cobb's angle in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

Keywords: Cobb’s angle; Idiopathic scoliosis; Schroth method.

Publication types

  • Case Reports