Effect of Schroth Method on Cobb Angle in Scoliosis Patients: Meta-Analysis from Randomized Controlled Trials

Gina Fazrina1; 2); Alfin Rifqi Febrian3)

doi:10.26911/AB.ICPH.09.2022.60

Authors

	Gina Fazrina1 1)School of Health Sciences Cirebon, East Java, Indonesia ~ Author
	2) 2)Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret ~ Author
	Alfin Rifqi Febrian3) 3)Arum Fisio Mandiri Foundation, Cirebon, East Java, Indonesia ~ Author

Abstract

Background: The Schroth method is a Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-specific Exercise (PSSE) which is often used in the conservative treatment of scoliosis. One of the most important factors of the original Schroth method was the automated precorrection of the deformity with the help of postural reflex activity in certain asymmetric upright starting positions. The exercise began precorrected with the help of postural reflex activity in upright asymmetric starting positions and the exercise itself increased this precorrection. This study aimed to examine the effect of Schroth method on cobb angle in scoliosis patients.