Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School – BSPTS – based on classical Schroth principles: short term effects on back asymmetry in idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract

Previous results have shown the specificity of Schroth exercises (according to BSPTS protocol) but in a series including patients under bracing [ 1 – 4 ]. To investigate the short term effects of an intensive program of exercises on back asymmetry in idiopathic scoliosis with no other treatment.