The efficiency of functional methods and means in the rehabilitation of patient with scoliosis

Abstract

Background. An increasing number of individuals have scoliosis. Children are 50 times more likely than the general population to suffer from scoliosis if their parents suffer from idiopathic scoliosis. It is described as a three-dimensional distortion of the torso and spine. Function and structure are the two categories into which scoliosis falls. This kind of disease can lead to severe reductions in the range of motion of the spine, excessive straining or stretching of the muscles, and impairments in respiratory function. Aim of study. Analysis of the latest literature data from the efficiency of functional methods and means in the rehabilitation of patients with scoliosis. Methods and materials. A systematic approach was employed to examine peer-reviewed articles between the year of 2020 to 2024 in PubMed, Google Scholar data base, ResearchGate, were analyzed the articles based on the keyword include rehabilitation, scoliosis, functional scoliosis. Rehabilitation of people with scoliosis largely depends on the degree of curvature. For example, Nachemson et al examined 240 patients, aged 10 to 15 years, with thoracic or thoracolumbar curves between 25° and 35°; 111 of these individuals received thoracolumbar braces, while the remaining 129 were only observed. When there was a progression of six degrees or more at any of the two radiological follow-ups, the chosen treatment (brace treatment versus observation) was deemed unsuccessful. Very low-quality evidence with contradicting results makes it difficult to determine how bracing compares to compares to other methods of rehabilitation. While some literature sources say that there is no evidence about the effectiveness of conservative treatment on scoliosis, they still have an important impact in improving quality of life, function, self-image, mental health and satisfaction with treatment. Conclusion. Scoliosis is a pathology of young people with significant clinical and functional deficits. Rehabilitation methods and means are indicated in individual programs depending on the degree and evolution of the disease.