Effect of the Schroth method of emphasis of active holding on Cobb's angle in patients with scoliosis: a case report.
[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.
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
Hyung Joo
HJ
Lee
Department of Physical Therapy, Barugoden Clinic, Republic of Korea.
Hwa Dong
HD
Seong
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea; Department of Operation and Support, CJ Futures Management Institute, Republic of Korea.
Young-Hyeon
YH
Bae
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
Ho-Young
HY
Jang
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
Seung Hun
SH
Chae
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
Kyoung Hoon
KH
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Republic of Korea.
Suk Min
SM
Lee
Cobb’s angle; Idiopathic scoliosis; Schroth method