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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2026; 16(1): 107307
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.107307
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.107307
Figure 1 Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises-Schroth classification[9].
3C: 3-curve type; 4C: 4-curve type; N3N4: Non 3-non 4 type; SL: Single lumbar type; STL: Single thoracolumbar type. Citation: Karavidas N, Iakovidis P, Chatziprodromidou I, Lytras D, Kasimis K, Kyrkousis A, Apostolou T. Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE-Schroth) can reduce the risk for progression during early growth in curves below 25°: Prospective control study. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 60: 331-339. Copyright© The Authors 2024. Published by Edizioni Minerva Medica.
Figure 2 Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises-Schroth classification algorithm[9].
Th: Thoracic; L: Lumbar; TL: Thoracolumbar; SL: Single lumbar type; STL: Single thoracolumbar type; 3C: 3-curve type; 4C: 4-curve type; N3N4: Non 3-non 4 type. Citation: Karavidas N, Iakovidis P, Chatziprodromidou I, Lytras D, Kasimis K, Kyrkousis A, Apostolou T. Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE-Schroth) can reduce the risk for progression during early growth in curves below 25°: Prospective control study. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 60: 331-339. Copyright© The Authors 2024. Published by Edizioni Minerva Medica.
Figure 3
Clinical standardized photos without the brace (left side) and with the brace (right side) for online consultation.
Figure 4 Online supervised sessions without local physiotherapist (left side) and with the presence of local physiotherapist (right side).
PT: Physiotherapist.
Figure 5 Treatment result from a patient of online intervention group with brace and physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises-Schroth exercises.
Right thoracic scoliosis decreased from 34° to 26°and left lumbar scoliosis decreased from 37° to 10°.
Figure 6 Treatment result from a patient of online intervention group with brace and physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises-Schroth exercises.
Right thoracic scoliosis improved from 35° to 19°.
- Citation: Karavidas N, Tzatzaliaris D. Tele-scoliosis-screening and treat protocol: A hybrid in-person and online approach for scoliosis treatment in remote patients. World J Methodol 2026; 16(1): 107307
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v16/i1/107307.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.107307
