Table 5 Stated type, indications and goals of Scoliosis specific exercise (N = 58)
Scoliosis specific exercise | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Schroth | 33 | 57 % |
SEAS | 12 | 21 % |
FITS | 11 | 19 % |
Side Shift | 13 | 22 % |
Lyon | 4 | 7 % |
Dobomed | 1 | 2 % |
Indications | ||
Small curves | 42 | 72 % |
Braced Curves | 49 | 84 % |
Pre-operative | 18 | 31 % |
Post-operative | 12 | 21 % |
Patient request | 3 | 5 % |
Pain | 2 | 3 % |
Non-athletes in particular | 1 | 2 % |
Goals | ||
Prevent Progression | 35 | 60 % |
Prevent Surgery | 19 | 33 % |
Postpone Surgery | 12 | 21 % |
Improve Post-operative Outcomes | 20 | 34 % |
Improve Aesthetics | 36 | 62 % |
Improve quality of life | 31 | 53 % |
Decrease pain when present | 1 | 2 % |
General Fitness | 1 | 2 % |
Improve brace results | 1 | 2 % |
Muscle strengthening | 2 | 3 % |
Why don’t you prescribe Scoliosis Specific Exercise | ||
No access | 63 | 31 % |
No Patient Interest | 12 | 6 % |
No value | 108 | 53 % |
No research | 149 | 73 % |
Cost | 4 | 2 % |
Lack of exposure/experience | 5 | 2 % |