Method of conscious correction of scoliosis and postural disorders in comprehensive remedial treatment of idiopathic scoliosis of the lumbar spine

The study aimed to substantiate the effectiveness of applying a new method of physiotherapy exercise called Conscious Correction of Scoliosis and Postural Disorders (CCS) in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of 1º–3º idiopathic scoliosis (IS) of the lumbar spine.

Material and methods. Seventy patients diagnosed with IS were under our supervision. The curvature arc was localized in the lumbar spine, and no compensatory arches were noted in other regions. The radiographs were performed in a standing position in a direct projection before and after 2 years of comprehensive therapy, including individual isometric, derotational, respiratory, and other complexes of physiotherapy exercises according to the methods of CCS, Schrot, and Chéneau corsets, were analyzed.

The patients were divided into three groups depending on the disease severity. The average age was 12.4 (9–15) years, with a predominance of women (84%). The angle of curvature was between 6° and 35°, according to Cobb.

Conclusion. The complex application of the early diagnostics system and timely treatment of lumbar spine IS using physiotherapy exercises according to the CCS method achieved regression and stabilized the disease course in patients with a deformity of up to 16°. The use of a Chéneau-type corset with IS of 20° or more achieved significant correction and stabilization.