| Factor | Always | Often | Sometimes | Rarely | Never |
| Age of the child | |||||
| Stage of growth and growth remaining, Risser sign or Sanders Score | |||||
| Stiffness of the curve, e.g., as defined by ability for hump to reduce in size with particular movements. | |||||
| The presence of hypermobility, e.g., Beighton’s score 6 or more out of 9 | |||||
| The presence of muscle tightness, e.g., hamstring straight leg raise <90 degrees or positive Thomas test | |||||
| Size of the curve/s | |||||
| Location of the curve/s, e.g., thoracic versus lumbar curve | |||||
| Presence of more than one curve | |||||
| The presence of behavioral concerns, e.g., related to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) | |||||
| The presence of psychological concerns | |||||
| Financial considerations | |||||
| The presence of spondylolisthesis | |||||
| The presence of pain | |||||
| Other–please explain | |||||
| Other–please explain | |||||
| Other–please explain |