The effectiveness of Schroth exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Burger et al. South African Journal of Physiotherapy. 2019. (ISSN: online 2410-8219, print 0379-6175)

Effects of the Schroth exercise on idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis

Park, Joo-Hee et al. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018. June; 54(3):440-9.

Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study—SOSORT Award 2017 Winner

Kwan KYH, Cheng ACS, Koh HY, Chiu AYY, Cheung KMC. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017;12:32. doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0139-6

Effects of corrective, therapeutic exercise techniques on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. A systematic review

Laita, Luis et al. Arch Argent Pediatr, 2018; 116(4):e582-e589 / e582.

Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis perceive positive improvements regardless of change in the Cobb angle – Results from a randomized controlled trial comparing a 6-month Schroth intervention added to standard care and standard care alone. SOSORT 2018

Award winner Sanja Schreiber1* , Eric C. Parent2 , Doug L. Hill3 , Douglas M. Hedden4 , Marc J. Moreau3 and Sarah C. Southon5. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2019) 20:319

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Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: how many patients require treatment to prevent one deterioration? – results from a randomized controlled trial - “SOSORT 2017 Award Winner”

 Schreiber S, Parent EC, Doug L Hill; Douglas M Hedden; Marc Moreau; Sarah C Southon Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders (2017) 12:26 DOI 10.1186/s13013-017-0137-8

Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Added to the Standard of Care Lead to Better Cobb Angle Outcomes in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis – an Assessor and Statistician Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Schreiber S, Parent EC, Khodayari Moez E, Hedden DM, Hill DL, Moreau M, et al. (2016) PLoS ONE 11(12): e0168746.

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The effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard of care on the quality of life and muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis—an assessor and statistician blinded randomized controlled trial: “SOSORT 2015 Award Winner”

Schreiber S, Parent EC, Moez EK, et al. Scoliosis

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Severe Progressive scoliosis in an adult female possibly secondary to thoracic surgery in childhood treated with scoliosis specific Schroth physiotherapy: Case presentation

Lebel, A and Lebel, V. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders 2016, 11(2):41.

Physical Therapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises May Reduce Curve Progression in Mild Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves. Randomized controlled trials on the effect of Schroth: 2019

Zapata KA1, Sucato DJ, Jo CH. Pediatr Phys Ther. Jul;31(3):280-285.

The effectiveness of Schroth 3- dimensional therapy in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Otman S., Nezire K, and Yavuz Y. Saudi Med J, 2005; 26 (9): 1429-1435

The impact of Schroth’s rehabilitation program on the self concept of patients with scoliosis

Weiss, HR and Cherdron, J. Rehabilitation. 1994; 33:31-34.

The effect of an exercise program on vial capacity and rib mobility in patient with idiopathic scoliosis

Weiss, HR. Spine. 1991; 16:88-93