• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.229-233
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aims to verify the effects of Pilates exercise using the three-dimensional (3D) Schroth breathing technique on scoliosis patients in comparison with the existing Pilates exercise technique, which uses lateral breathing. Methods: The subjects were 16 scoliosis patients who went to S fitness center in Daegu, Korea. They were randomly and equally divided into a Schroth Pilates exercise group (SPEG), who performed Pilates exercise using 3D Schroth breathing, and a Pilates exercise group (PEG) who performed Pilates exercise using lateral breathing. The subjects conducted the Pilates exercise three times per week for 12 weeks. Changes in their Cobb's angle, angle of trunk rotation, and chest expansion ability were measured before and after the exercise. Results: Both groups experienced significant improvement in their Cobb's angle, angle of trunk rotation, and chest expansion ability after the exercise (p<0.05). Between-group comparison after the exercise showed that SPEG's improvement in Cobb's angle, angle of trunk rotation, and chest expansion ability were more significant than those of the PEG (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study verified that Pilates exercise using 3D Schroth breathing was more effective in improving scoliosis patients'physical condition than existing Pilates exercise. The researcher anticipates that the 3D Schroth breathing technique will be effectively utilized in other diverse intervention exercises besides Pilates exercise.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.364-368
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of psychological factors on Schroth exercise and Pilates exercise to female high school students with idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: Sixteen subjects with over 20 of Cobb's angle were randomly divided into Schroth exercise group (SEG, n=8) and Pilates exercise group (PEG, n=8). Both training programs were carried out 3 day a week for 12 weeks. Psychological factors were measured using depression scale, self esteem scale and body esteem scale. Results: Both groups showed significant differences in depression scale, self esteem scale and body esteem scale. Schroth exercise group showed greater improvement than Pilates group. Conclusion: Having correct body image affects psychological factors to growing students. Schroth exercise is more effective method to physical and psychological approach of idiopathic scoliosis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.4098-4107
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• 2015

이 연구는 특발성 척추측만증 청소년을 대상으로, Schroth 3차원 운동처치와 볼 슬링운동을 수행하는 재활운동프로그램의 처치가 콥스각의 변화와 근력 및 유연성, 평형성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 구명하고자 수행되었다. 특발성 척추측만증을 진단받은 청소년 30명을 대상으로, Schroth 3차원 운동처치집단(n=15)과 볼과 슬링을 수행하는 재활운동 처치집단(n=15)으로 무선배정 하였으며 운동 프로그램은 8주간, 주 3회, 90분으로 구성하여 실시하였다. 이 연구의 결과에서, 8주간의 운동 후 Schroth 3차원 운동처치집단에서 콥스각이 유의하게 감소되었으며(p<.001), 복부근지구력(p<.05) 및 유연성(p<.001)과 평형성(p<.001) 모두 운동 후에 유의한 개선의 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 8주간의 운동 전 후 Schroth 3차원 운동 처치집단에서의 콥스각 변화율이 재활운동 처치집단의 콥스각 변화율보다 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다(p<.05). 이상의 결과에서 Schroth 처치집단과 재활운동 처치집단 모두 8주간의 처치 후, 특발성 척추측만증이 있는 청소년에게 유의한 개선의 효과가 있었으며, 그러나 Schroth 3차원 운동처치가 콥스각 교정에 보다 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 청소년들의 특발성 척추측만증 예방과 운동치료에 Schroth 3차원 운동처치가 보다 효과적인 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2018

Background: This study was conducted to prove the effects of the Schroth exercise on sagittal postural alignment to the visually impaired students. Methods: The subjects were 8 students who attend the special school in Daegu and performed the Schroth exercise 3 times per week for 3 weeks. Craniovertebral angle and pelvic alignment were measured to compare the effects of the exercise. Results: Craniovertebral angle and pelvic alignment on sagittal plane showed significant differences (p<.05). Conclusions: Schroth exercise was effective to improve postural alignment of sagittal plane to the visually impaired students and these results will have a positive impact on future study of improvement of postural alignment on sagittal plane to the visually impaired students.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.11-23
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• 2014

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study suggests the exercise programs for improving the function and structure by applying the Schroth exercise method and sling exercise method to the scoliosis patient. METHODS: The subjects were 16 patients who were diagnosed with scoliosis. They were randomly assigned either to a Schroth exercise group (n=8) that received Schroth exercise program or to a sling exercise group (n=8) that received sling exercise program. Flexibility, static balance, dynamic balance, and spinal angles were measured by using the modified sit and reach test, one leg standing with closed eyes, functional reach test, and Cobb's angle, respectively. The chest expansion were calculated using differences of chest circumference between maximum inspiration and maximum expiration measured under armpits, at the junction between the sternum and xiphoid process, and at the waist. RESULT: Schroth group before and after the intervention there was a difference in the static balance, spine angle, chest expansion (p<.05). sling group before and after the intervention there was a difference in the flexibility, static balance, spine angle, chest expansion (p<.05). There were significantly differences between the both groups for chest expansion thoracic level inspiratory variables at post-exercise. CONCLUSION: These results revealed that two exercise program improved flexibility, static standing balance, spine angle, chest expansion level and ability used as scoliosis management and intervention. Therefore, it is expected to be used as a method for the treatment and prevention in the process of rehabilitation of patients with scoliosis.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.181-191
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• 2010

Current treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS) consists of three phases: observation, bracing, and surgery. Although there are many nonsurgical treatment(bracing, electrical stimulation, exercise, manipulation, acupuncture, etc), their effect is still controversial. In many paper, Schroth method was reported good immediate response to conservative care, which could be considered a sign of good prognosis. Schroth method became effective thai specialists in physiotherapy for spinal deformities teach the patient how to perform a routine of 'curve pattern' specific exercises with the purpose to facilitate the correction of the asymmetric posture and to teach the patient to maintain the corrected posture in dally activities. This Principles of correction exercise treatment are based on those developed by the German physiotherepist K. Schroth.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.93-101
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• 2017

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of short term Schroth exercise on the Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation (ATR), cosmetic appearance, and quality of life (QOL) in idiopathic scoliosis patients. METHODS: Five subjects with idiopathic scoliosis, (female, 3; male, 2) curvature type: thoracic, 2; lumbar, 3 underwent short term Schroth exercise for seven days. The exercise was performed for 3 h long sessions per day. The Cobb angle and QOL were measured before and after the intervention. ATR and cosmetic appearance were measured once. Sessions consisted of one baseline, seven intervention and three follow-up phases. The sessions were conducted with a one day interval. RESULTS: After the intervention, the Cobb angle was found to be significantly improve (p <.05), while the QOL did not differ (p>.05). The ATR showed decreased trends in the intervention phase. Data points during the intervention and follow-up phases showed a decrease in comparison with data points at the baseline, indicating that Schroth exercise might be effective in reducing the ATR and that these effects can be maintained after the intervention. Cosmetic appearance did not showed changed trends during the Schroth exercise intervention phase. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that short term Schroth exercise may be valuable in improving the Cobb angle and ATR in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2021

Purpose: This study examined the effects of the application of Schroth exercise-based instrument Pilates exercise on the Cobb's angle, angle of trunk rotation, and low back pain of female patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: Three patients with idiopathic scoliosis at a Cobb's angle of 20° or more participated in this study. Among the single-subject experimental research designs, a reversal (ABA) design was performed. In particular, Schroth exercise-based instrument, Pilates exercise, was performed for 10 weeks, consisting of five weeks between the baseline and intervention one period and five weeks between the intervention 1 and intervention 2 periods, and then followed up for five weeks. Results: After the Schroth exercise-based instrument, Pilates exercise, was applied, the Cobb's angle and the angle of trunk rotation decreased compared to the baseline in all subjects, and the follow-up period also showed a continuous decline. After Pilates exercise was performed, low back pain in subjects 1 and 2 was decreased in the intervention 1 period compared to the baseline. The level of low back pain in the intervention 2 period increased compared to the intervention 1 period, but a reduction was noted in the follow-up period. The low back pain in the subject was decreased in all intervention periods and the follow-up period. Conclusion: Schroth exercise-based Pilates exercise improves the Cobb's angle and the angle of trunk rotation for female patients with idiopathic scoliosis in their teens and 20s, and an effective intervention method is proposed for low back pain.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2014

본 연구는 schroth 운동(3차원적 융합운동)이 폐기능과 Cobb's angle, scoliometer angle과 척추세움근의 근활성도에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 실시되었다. Cobb's angle $10^{\circ}$ 이상의 특발성 척추측만증을 가지고 있는 학생 40명을 대상으로 각각 20명의 슈로스운동군과 전통적인 치료군으로 나누어 총 8주간 주 3회, 회당 60분의 운동을 실시하였다. 8주간의 Schroth 운동을 적용한 그룹에서는 Cobb's angle과 갈비뼈 돌출부, 폐활량, 체간의 확장, 오른쪽 흉추부위의 활성도에 유의한 차이를 보였다. 8주간의 전통적인 측만증 운동을 실시한 그룹에서는 체간의 확장성에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 본 연구의 결과를 통해 3차원적 접근법인 슈로스운동이 특발성 척추측만증 환자의 흉추측만각도의 감소와 폐기능의 향상을 목적으로 한 중재기법으로 기존의 운동방법보다 효과적이라고 할 수 있다. 따라서 차후의 연구에서는 척추측만증이 장기간의 관리와 치료가 필요한 질환임을 이해하고 이에 따라 체계적인 자세관리와 3차원적 융합운동 프로그램의 적용이 필요하다고 사료된다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.230-237
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• 2020

Objective: To investigate the physical appearance and therapeutic changes that occur with the performance of Schroth exercise in patients with scoliosis. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Fifteen subjects with maximum curvature of the lumbar who were diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis had volunteered to participate in the study. Eight subjects were included in the experimental group where they performed the Schroth Therapeutic Exercise and the other seven were included in the control group. The experimental group underwent 2 hours of weekly treatment for 12 weeks, while the control group did not during the same period based on the decisions of patients or guardians. The Mann-Whitney rank test was carried out to compare the treatment results of the two groups, and the comparison within the group was done by Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The vertebral rotation angle (VRA) was by Scoliometer, and difference of rotated and curved portion volume (DV) between both sides on the major curvature portion measured by 3D human body scanning system. Results: In the experimental group, 12 weeks of Schroth exercise therapy has significant improved in correction rate (CR) in Cobb's angle (CA), VRA, and DV between both sides on the major curvature portion (p<0.05), while significant differences were not found between the groups regarding weight bearing difference in both feet (WD) and DV (p<0.05). Conclusions: Schroth exercise performance showed significant changes in the patient's therapeutic changes (CA, VRA), but the physical appearance (DV, WD) was not significant, indicating that external changes in the treatment goal setting are more difficult goals to achieve.