Effectiveness of Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised controlled trial

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Project Title
Effectiveness of Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised controlled trial
Principal Investigator
Professor Kwan, Kenny Yat Hong   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Yip Joanne Yiu Wan   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
42
Start Date
2018-09-01
Completion Date
2023-11-10
Amount
868164
Conference Title
Effectiveness of Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised controlled trial
Keywords
Adolescent idiopathic, Bracing, Randomised controlled, Schroth, Scoliosis specific
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05162056
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of Schroth SSE during bracing compared with bracing alone in reducing curve progression, improving surface topography and quality of life in AIS.