Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study participants
Schroth exercises + Standard of care (95% Confidence interval), n = 25 | Standard of care (95% Confidence interval), n = 25 | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 13.5 (12.7–14.2) | 13.3 (12.7–13.9) |
Girls n (%) | 23 (92) | 24 (96) |
Braced participants n (%) | 17 (68) | 17 (68) |
Height (m) | 1.60 (1.6–1.6) | 1.60 (1.6–1.6) |
Weight (kg) | 45.9 (42.6–49.1) | 50.5 (47.1–54.0) |
Largest curve (°) | 29.1 (25.4–32.8) | 27.9 (24.3–31.5) |
Sum of curves (°) | 48.1 (39.1–57.2) | 54.3 (44.9–63.6) |
Risser sign (0 to 5) | 1.76 (1.10 to 2.45) | 1.44 (0.77 to 2.11) |
Lonstein and Carlson Risk of progression [29] (%) | 65 | 65 |