Isostretching technique effects in patients with scoliosis: systematic review

Authors

  • Hitallo Lima da Silva
  • Flávia Helena Germano Bezerra Centro universitário Estácio do Ceará
  • Patrícia Xavier Lima Gomes Centro universitário Estácio do Ceará
  • Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Centro universitário Estácio do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v17n1.7858

Keywords:

Spinal Curvatures, Posture, Physical Therapy Specialty.

Abstract

Introduction : Isostreching is a therapeutic modality where treatment is focused on the improvement of postural imbalances. Objective : To identify the effects of the isostreching technique in the treatment of scoliosis. Methods: This is a systematic review of studies published between 1997 and 2017. The search terms were: scoliosis, isostretching, isolated and associated in Portuguese and English in the databases Google academic, SciELO; Pedro; PubMed; Bireme and Cochrane. Results : During the research, 314 articles were found, after reading and the established criteria, 6 studies were selected to compose the review. The technique presented positive results in relation to the postural pattern, gibosity and Cobb angle. Conclusion : In this way, the technique of isostretching in scolio - sis had positive results, however the results are still quite controversial, since the number of clinical trials that approached the subject is very low.

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Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

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Silva HL da, Bezerra FHG, Gomes PXL, Santos-Júnior FFU. Isostretching technique effects in patients with scoliosis: systematic review. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];17(1):101-8. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/7858

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Literature reviews