Mental Health of Adults Treated in Adolescence with Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Program or Observed for Idiopathic Scoliosis

Maciej Płaszewski, Igor Cieśliński, Roman Nowobilski, Tomasz Kotwicki, Jacek Terech, Mariusz Furgał

The Scientific World JOURNAL · 2014 · 11 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Our findings correspond to the reports of a negative impact of the diagnosis of scoliosis and treatment on mental health. The decision to introduce a therapeutic program in children with mild deformities should be made with judgment of potential benefits, risks, and harm.

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