Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE-Schroth) can reduce the risk for progression during early growth in curves below 25°: prospective control study

• DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.24.08177-2
• Publication Date: 2024-03-19T17:07:02Z
• Authors: Nikos KARAVIDAS; Paris IAKOVIDIS; Ioanna CHATZIPROD...; Dimitrios LYTRAS; Konstantinos KASIMIS; Athanasios KYRKOUSIS; Thomas APOSTOLOU
• Keywords: Cobb angle; CobB

The main treatment aim in mild scoliosis is to prevent progression and if possible, avoid bracing. Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) are curve pattern specific exercises, based on 3D self-correction activities of daily living training.