Author/Authors :
Otman, Saadet Hacettepe University - School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Turkey , Kose, Nezire Hacettepe University - School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Turkey , Yakut, Yavuz Hacettepe University - School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Turkey
Abstract :
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of3-dimensional therapy in the treatment of adolescentidiopathic scoliosis.Methods: We carried out this study with 50 patientswhose average age was 14.15 ± 1.69 years at the PhysicalTherapy and Rehabilitation School, Hacettepe University,Ankara, Turkey, from 1999 to 2004. We treated them asoutpatients, 5 days a week, in a 4-hour program for thefirst 6 weeks. After that, they continued with the sameprogram at home. We evaluated the Cobb angle, vitalcapacity and muscle strength of the patients beforetreatment, and after 6 weeks, 6 months and one year, andcompared all the results.Results: The average Cobb angle, which was 26.10º onaverage before treatment, was 23.45º after 6 weeks,19.25º after 6 months and 17.85º after one year (p 0.01).The vital capacities, which were on average 2795 mlbefore treatment, reached 2956 ml after 6 weeks, 3125 mlafter 6 months and 3215 ml after one year (p 0.01).Similarly, according to the results of evaluations after 6weeks, 6 months and one year, we observed an increasein muscle strength and recovery of the postural defects inall patients (p 0.01).Conclusion: Schroth’s technique positively influencedthe Cobb angle, vital capacity, strength and posturaldefects in outpatient adolescents.
