title: [Characteristics of physical therapy of scoliosis patients in adulthood].
abstract: Rehabilitation treatment of adult patients with scoliosis essentially is of a secondary prevention orientation. Along with countering curve progression, the main focus is on improving secondary functional impairments of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the management of scoliosis-induced pain. In-patient physiotherapy rehabilitation provides major impacts in these respects, especially since they have proven their worth in obtaining increases in vital capacity, rib mobility, cardiopulmonary functioning, and in reducing scoliosis-induced pain complaints.
authors.affiliation: Katharina-Schroth-Klinik, Sobernheim, FRG.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Weiss
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014797:Vital Capacity
vernacular_title: Besonderheiten der krankengymnastischen Rehabilitation von Skoliosepatienten im Erwachsenenalter.