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. 2014 Aug 30;26(8):1157–1160. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1157

Table 1. Correlective exercise for scoliosis.

Step Exercise program
1 Stretch the spine
The subjects pushed their hands against the floor while stretching their arms and lowering their spine. 10 repetitions,10 sec each.
2 Lateral spine stretch on concave sideThe subjects knelt laterally beside a Swiss ball. While exhaling, they performed lateral spine flexion on the Swiss ball according to the direction of convexity of the scoliosis. They then took a breath, exhaled, and returned to the intial position. 10 repetitions.
3 Muscle strengthening
In a side-lying position on the concave side, the subjects performed a trunk lift for antigravity strengthening if the lateral trunk muscle. 10 repetitions, 10 sec each.
4 Trunk strengthening on a stable surface
The subjects lifted their trunk and performed curl-ups on a mat. 10 repetitions, 10 sec each.
5 Trunk strengthening on an unstable surface
The subjects lifted their trunk and performed curl-ups on a Swiss ball. 10 repetitions, 10 sec each.