Efficacy of corrective spinal orthoses on gait and energy consumption in scoliosis subjects: a literature review.

Background:Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a progressive growth disease that affects spinal anatomy, mobility, and left-right trunk symmetry. As a consequence, AIS can modify human gait. Spinal orthoses are a commonly used conservative method for the treatment of AIS. Objective:This review...

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Published in:Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 324 - 333
Main Authors: Daryabor, Alieh, Arazpour, Mokhtar, Samadian, Mohammad, Veiskarami, Masoumeh, Ahmadi Bani, Monireh
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd May2017
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