PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF SPECIFIC EXERCISES IN THE TREATMENT OF SCOLIOSIS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE SCHROTH, SEAS, BSPTS AND LYON METHODS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594712401083

• Palavras-chave: SCOLIOSIS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, TREATMENT, SPECIFIC EXERCISES

• Keywords: SCOLIOSIS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, TREATMENT, SPECIFIC EXERCISES

• Abstract:

  Scoliosis is a progressive three-dimensional deformity of the spine that affects individuals of different age groups. It presents with lateral deviations with an angulation greater than 10°, where torsional forces can lead to rotation of the vertebral bodies, which is seen next to the convexity of the scoliotic curve. The main objective was to analyze the main methods of specific exercises in the physiotherapeutic treatment of individuals with scoliotic conditions. This research is an integrative review of the literature using the MEDLINE, LILACS and SCIENCE DIRECT databases. Articles published between 2015 and 2023 were included. All duplicate articles, research published in years prior to 2015, integrative reviews, articles that were not case studies, and articles with less than six months of intervention were excluded. A total of 2,988 articles were identified by crossing the descriptors, which, after applying the filters and eligibility criteria provided by the PEDRO scale, resulted in 10 articles to compose the database of this review. The application of specific exercises using methods such as Schroth, SEAS, BSPTS and Lyon in individuals with scoliosis has shown transcendence and important benefits in its treatment. Therefore, the studies identified improvements in the reduction and stabilization of the Cobb angle, flexibility, peripheral muscle strength, spinal mobility, body awareness and quality of life. However, further studies are needed, particularly randomized clinical trials, aiming to explore longer intervention periods.