Effectiveness of audio-biofeedback in postural training for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients

The possibility of using learned physiological responses in control of progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) was investigated. Sixteen (16) AIS patients with progressing or high-risk curves (Cobb's angle between 25° and 35° at start and reducible by lateral bending) were fitted with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Prosthetics and orthotics international 2001-04, Vol.25 (1), p.60-70
Hauptverfasser: Wong, M.S., Mak, A.F.T., Luk, K.D.K., Evans, J.H., Brown, B.
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Zusammenfassung:The possibility of using learned physiological responses in control of progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) was investigated. Sixteen (16) AIS patients with progressing or high-risk curves (Cobb's angle between 25° and 35° at start and reducible by lateral bending) were fitted with a device with tone alarm for poor posture. In the first 18 months of application, 3 patients defaulted and 4 showed curve progression > 10° (2 changed to rigid spinal orthoses and 2 underwent surgery). The curves for the other 9 patients were kept under control (within ±5° of Cobb's angle) and 5 of them have reached skeletal maturity and terminated the application. The remaining 4 patients were still using the devices until skeletal maturity or curve progression. The curve control rate was 69%. A long-lasting active spinal control could be achieved through the patient's own spinal muscles. Nevertheless, before the postural training device could become a treatment modality, a long-term study for more AIS patients was necessary. This project is ongoing in the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, Sandy Bay, Hong Kong.
ISSN:0309-3646
1746-1553
DOI:10.1080/03093640108726570