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Table 3 Number of participants improved, stable and deteriorated at the 6-month follow-up

From: Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: how many patients require treatment to prevent one deterioration? – results from a randomized controlled trial - “SOSORT 2017 Award Winner”

 

Improved (Cobb angle reduced by ≥5°) number (%)

Stable (Cobb angle within 5°) number (%)

Deteriorated (Cobb angle increased by ≥5°) number (%)

Largest Cobb

Schroth + standard of care

4 (16)

18 (72)

3 (12)

Standard of Care

1 (4)

14 (56)

10 (40)

 

Improved (Cobb angle reduced by ≥10°) number (%)

Stable (Cobb angle within 10°) number (%)

Deteriorated (Cobb angle increased by ≥10°) number (%)

Sum of Curves

Schroth + standard of care

1 (4)

21 (84)

3 (12)

Standard of care

1 (4)

13 (52)

11 (44)