Non-Surgical Scoliosis Study

Introduction
This study provides specific strength-training exercise for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.  It has been demonstrated that all patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are weaker rotating their torso to one side versus the other.  To correct that, measured strength training on specific equipment is used as a treatment of the curvature.  Preliminary experience indicates that this treatment may stop curve progression and may improve the curve.

Objective
The objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of using this specific strength-training program in stopping the progression of the curve in larger numbers of scoliosis individuals.

Overview of study design
Patients will participate in this strength-training program on specific equipment in the study centers two times per week.

Patients will be required to provide a copy of their current spine x-ray prior to beginning the study, and to provide copies of x-rays completed throughout the duration of the treatment.

The treatment is free for those who provide copies of their baseline and follow-up x-rays for the first three months.

Study Sponsor
US Spine and Sport Foundation (www.spineandsport.com)

Status
Recruiting

Eligibility

All scoliotic adolescents who are still growing, age 10 and up, male or female

• X-Rays documenting a spinal curvature of more than 10 degrees and less than 45 degrees
  
  
• Available to participate in strength training twice a week for 5 -15 minute sessions on special exercise equipment
  
  
• All participants must bring copies of baseline X-rays and then have follow-up X-rays about 3 months later, and bring copies of these to the therapist.

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