Table 1. Correlective exercise for scoliosis.
Step | Exercise program |
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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. |