The Prevalence of Scoliosis in Adolescent Swimmers and the Effect of Swimming on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Aydin, Canan Gönen; Öner, Ali; Hekim, Hanife Hale; Arslan, Aynur Sevgi; Öztaş, Dilek; Akman, Yunus Emre

doi:10.5152/tjsm.2020.176

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“…These findings had similar views with the physiotherapist from Turkey (AKGÜL et al, 2022). Although previous studies have reported that swimming is a beneficial physical activity for treating scoliosis (Liljenqvist et al, 2006), studies are showing that swimming may increase trunk asymmetry (Aydın et al, 2020;Negrini et al, 2018). Our finding also showed that most of the physiotherapists (82.5%) believed that Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) is the most effective conservative management for IS.…”

Section: Level Of Knowledge Of Registered Physiotherapists In Malaysiasupporting

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Assessing Idiopathic Scoliosis Knowledge Levels Among Malaysian Physiotherapists and Associating Their Clinical Experience

Aisha,

Hairol Azman,

Abdul Latiff

et al. 2023

E-BPJ

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Physiotherapists play a significant role in the conservative management of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on IS among practising physiotherapists and the association between years of clinical experience and the level of knowledge. A total of 63 physiotherapists responded to the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SORSOT) questionnaire. The findings demonstrated that the level of knowledge among the physiotherapists was poor, particularly regarding the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of IS. There was a significant association between years of clinical experience and the level of knowledge.

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Section: Level Of Knowledge Of Registered Physiotherapists In Malaysiasupporting

confidence: 85%

Assessing Idiopathic Scoliosis Knowledge Levels Among Malaysian Physiotherapists and Associating Their Clinical Experience

Aisha,

Hairol Azman,

Abdul Latiff

et al. 2023

E-BPJ

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“…Early studies have recommended swimming as a beneficial physical activity for the treatment of scoliosis (18). However, recent studies reported that swimming is associated with increased trunk asymmetry and kyphosis, and may increase trunk asymmetry (10,19,20). Swimming is still one of the physical activities commonly recommended by physicians and physiotherapists for the treatment of IS in Turkey and more than half of the students and physiotherapists in this study also reported swimming as a beneficial physical activity.…”

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Türki̇ye’de Eği̇ti̇m Gören Fi̇zyoterapi̇ Öğrenci̇leri̇nde Ve Fi̇zyoterapi̇stlerde Güncel Skolyoz Bi̇lgi̇si̇

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et al. 2022

Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi

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Purpose: Present evidence suggests that early detection and correct management is an essential part of scoliosis treatment. Therefore, the physiotherapists and physiotherapy students must have adequate knowledge of scoliosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Turkey on scoliosis. Methods: A previously designed questionnaire on the basis of International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) guideline consists of two sections was used in this study. The first section included eight questions to evaluate the knowledge level on the definition, cause, development, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and bracing of scoliosis. The second section included three multiple-choice questions to analyze the participants’ opinions on exercises for scoliosis. All Turkish universities offering physiotherapy degrees and graduated physiotherapists from certain social media groups were invited to participate in the study. Results: 649 physiotherapists and 497 students completed the questionnaire. Scoliosis is recognized as a 3-dimensional deformity of the spine by 39.8% of the students and 57.2% of the physiotherapists. Only 19.5% of the students and 30.7% of the physiotherapists correctly identified the diagnostic criteria for scoliosis. For therapeutic exercise, 48.7% of the students and 61.3% percent of the physiotherapists identified the appropriate approach, and also 57.3% of the students and 62.6% of the physiotherapists correctly identified the bracing recommendations. Conclusion: Results of this study showed that physiotherapists and physiotherapy students do not have sufficient knowledge of scoliosis. Action needs to be taken to improve the awareness and basic knowledge level of scoliosis.

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Associations Between Physical Activity and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Newman

Hannink²,

Barker³

2023

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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The Prevalence of Scoliosis in Adolescent Swimmers and the Effect of Swimming on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Assessing Idiopathic Scoliosis Knowledge Levels Among Malaysian Physiotherapists and Associating Their Clinical Experience

Assessing Idiopathic Scoliosis Knowledge Levels Among Malaysian Physiotherapists and Associating Their Clinical Experience

Türki̇ye’de Eği̇ti̇m Gören Fi̇zyoterapi̇ Öğrenci̇leri̇nde Ve Fi̇zyoterapi̇stlerde Güncel Skolyoz Bi̇lgi̇si̇

Associations Between Physical Activity and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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