Adults with idiopathic scoliosis improve disability after motor and cognitive rehabilitation: results of a randomised controlled trial
Marco Monticone, Emilia Ambrosini, Daniele Cazzaniga, Barbara Rocca, Lorenzo Motta, Cesare Cerri, Marco Brayda-Bruno, Alessio Lovi
October 2016, Volume 25, Issue 10, pp 3120 - 3129 Original Article Read Full Article 10.1007/s00586-016-4528-y
First Online: 25 March 2016
Purpose
To evaluate the effects of motor and cognitive rehabilitation on disability in adults with idiopathic scoliosis at lower risk of progression.
Methods
130 adults with idiopathic scoliosis (main curve
Results
Significant effects of time, group, and time by group interaction were found for all outcome measures (P
Conclusion
The experimental programme was superior to general physiotherapy in reducing disability of adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Motor and cognitive rehabilitation also led to improvements in dysfunctional thoughts, pain, and quality of life. Changes were maintained for at least 1 year.
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