BACKGROUND The North American non-surgical standard of care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) includes observation and bracing, but not exercises. Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) showed promise in several studies of suboptimal methodology. The Scoliosis Research Society calls for rigorous studies supporting the role of exercises before including it as a tre...

BACKGROUND An important parameter in cross-cultural adaptations, and concurrent validity are the relationships between the performance of an instrument of interest and the performance of a similar instrument with known validity. OBJECTIVE To determine the concurrent validity of the Brazilian version of the revised questionnaire of the Scoliosis Research Society (Br-SRS-22r) and the Brazilian ...

Copyright © 2016 by the American Academy of Pediatrics In October 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the following publication: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Scoliosis Research Society. Position Statement: Screening for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; December 2015. Available at: https:// www. srs. org/ abo...

BACKGROUND Attitudes regarding non-operative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may be changing with the publication of BRAiST. Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) are used to treat AIS, but high-quality evidence is limited. The purpose of this study is to assess the attitudes of members of the Scoliosis Research Society towards PSSE. METHODS A survey was se...

BACKGROUND The current increase in types of scoliosis braces defined by a surname or a town makes scientific classification essential. Currently, it is a challenge to compare braces and specify the indications of each brace. A precise definition of the characteristics of current braces is needed. As such, the International Society for Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) m...

Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire (BSSQ)-Deformity and BSSQ-Brace are the most widely used instruments for evaluating stress levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients under brace treatment, and good reliability and validity have been demonstrated across different cultures. Great stress has been found among many adolescents, becoming a major concern for professionals. However, n...

Purpose: This study compares the rehabilitation adherence, physical activity (PA) levels, and quality of life (QoL) individuals with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) during before COVID-19 Pandemic. Methods: included 74 IS between ages 9 18 years. The Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) was used to assess adherence exercise therapy protocols, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between age and complications, and report age-stratified complication rates for the surgical treatment of adult scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Literature examining age and complication rates for adult scoliosis surgery is conflicting. The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) morbidity and mortality (M&M) database con...