A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 72 patients diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The study aimed to explore the synergistic effects of the Schroth method with and without core stabilization exercises. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: Group A, which received both the Schroth method and core stabilization exercises, and Group B, which received only the Schroth method. The intervention lasted for 10 weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, the 5th week, and the 10th week. Outcome measures included Cobb angle (spinal curvature), lumbar extensor endurance (Sorensen test), chest mobility, and quality of life (SRS-22 questionnaire). The study found significant improvements in all outcome measures for both groups, with Group A showing superior results. The addition of core stabilization exercises to the Schroth method resulted in better reductions in Cobb angle, enhanced lumbar extensor endurance, and improved chest mobility and quality of life, indicating a synergistic effect of the combined approach. The findings suggest that incorporating core stabilization exercises into scoliosis treatment protocols can lead to superior clinical outcomes.
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Change in Cobb Angle(Curve Magnitude)
Timeframe: Change from Pre-Intervention to the 10th week
Change in Lumbar Extensor Endurance (Sorensen Test)
Timeframe: Change from pre-intervention to 10th week
Change in Chest Mobility (measured by chest expansion)
Timeframe: Change from pre-intervention to 10th week
Change in Quality of Life (SRS-22 Questionnaire)
Timeframe: Change from pre-intervention to 10th week