Table 4.
Scoliosis Quality of Life Index pre – post.
Group, patient # | PRE self-esteem | POST self-esteem | PRE back pain | POST back pain | PRE physical activity | POST physical activity | PRE moods feelings | POST moods feelings | PRE global | POST global | POST therapy satisfaction |
medical-1 | 70 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 82.5 | ||||||
medical-2 | 80 | 80 | 95 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 70 | 85 | 83.75 | 88.75 | |
medical-3 | 75 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 100 | 87.5 | 90 | 87.5 |
sham | 80 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 92.5 | 96.25 | 100 |
chiro-1 | 95 | 100 | 95 | 95 | 85 | 85 | 40 | 100 | 78.75 | 95 | 87.5 |
chiro-2 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 92.5 | 95 | 87.5 |
All scales are scored from zero (most pain, worst function, etc.) to 100 (no pain, best function, etc.); medical = standard medical care; sham = standard medical care plus sham manipulation; chiropractic = standard medical care plus chiropractic manipulation. Note: The post-test for medical patient number one (medical-1) occurred after spinal surgery and is not applicable to this study; medical patient number two (medical-2) was not asked the satisfaction question, because no "active" therapy was applied; and medical patient number three (medical-3) was braced.