Chiropractic manipulation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a pilot study

doi:10.1186/1746-1340-14-15

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Chiropr Osteopat. 2006; 14: 15.

Published online 2006 Aug 21. doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-14-15

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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.