Changes in Physical Performance of Children with Scoliosis Courtesy of Remedial Exercises Therapy

Essay , 1988 , 5 Pages , Grade: 4/6 "Good"

Health - Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy

This small study was conducted in Sofia, Bulgaria and it involved seven (7) children with 2nd grade Scoliosis. It ran for a period of six months. Five set of exercises special for scoliosis were selected.Children were examined at the beginning of how the tolerated the exercise program and six months later the second final measurements were take and recorded. A comparison was made to see the changes. Very positive results were observed.These positive results have been recommended to be included in the remedial exercises program in future.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Changes in Physical Performance of Children with Scoliosis Courtesy of Remedial Exercises Therapy
• Lifting of Lower Limbs from Horizontal (Supine) Lying - 20"
• Lifting of the Trunk to Full-Extension from Horizontal Lying Position - 20"
• Lifting of the Trunk from Lying Horizontal to Sitting - 30"
• Trunk Inclination and Holding the Posture up to 2" (seconds) with Observation of Inclination Depth
• Lifting of the Trunk from Lying for 20" with Fixed Lower Limbs

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to assess the impact of remedial exercise therapy (RET) on the physical performance of children diagnosed with 2nd Grade Scoliosis. The study seeks to determine if there are positive changes in physical capacity after six months of therapeutic intervention.

• Physical performance changes in children with scoliosis
• Effectiveness of remedial exercise therapy for scoliosis
• The impact of scoliosis on physical capacity
• The significance of a structured remedial exercise program for scoliosis
• Long-term effects of RET on physical abilities in children with scoliosis

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The study begins by outlining the prevalence and impact of scoliosis, particularly its tendency to become chronic and affect various bodily functions. The study focuses on the physical performance of children with 2nd Grade Scoliosis who are undergoing RET.
• The study group consisted of seven children, and their physical performance was evaluated through a series of exercises at the beginning of the program and again after six months. The exercises included lifting lower limbs, lifting the trunk to full extension, lifting the trunk from lying to sitting, trunk inclination, and lifting the trunk from lying with fixed lower limbs.
• The results of the study demonstrated significant improvements in the physical capacity of the children who underwent RET. These improvements were consistent across all tested exercises, indicating the effectiveness of the therapeutic program.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the key concepts of scoliosis, remedial exercise therapy (RET), physical performance, physical capacity, and children. The research investigates the efficacy of RET in improving the physical abilities of children with scoliosis, emphasizing the importance of a structured exercise program for managing this condition.

• Course: Methodist for Therapeutic Physical Culture
• Grade: 4/6 "Good"
• Author: Marine Kimaro (Author)
• Publication Year: 1988
• Pages: 5
• Catalog Number: V170939
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640901272
• Language: English
• Tags: changes, physical, performance, children, scoliosis, courtesy, remedial, exercises, therapy, good