Table 8 Level of evidence of recommendations: the table shows the number of papers according to the level of evidence for each treatment
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bracing | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 25 |
Specific exercises to prevent scoliosis progression during growth | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 12 |
Specific exercises during brace treatment and surgical therapy | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Other conservative treatments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Respiratory function and exercises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Sports activities | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Assessment | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Total | 3 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 68 |