Effect of Schroth Exercises Combined With Laser Acupuncture Therapy in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Condition: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Laser Acupuncture
MeSH terms: Scoliosis
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The goal of this clinical trial] is to explore the clinical effect of laser acupuncture
      combined with Schroth training on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) . The main
      question[s] it aims to answer are:

        -  The effects of Schroth exercises on Cobb angles, angle of trunk rotation, spinal
           mobility, gait parameters and clinical efficacy in patients with AIS.

        -  Laser acupuncture combined with Schroth method on Cobb angles, angle of trunk rotation,
           spinal mobility, gait parameters and clinical efficacy in patients with AIS.

      Participants will received Schroth exercise therapy and laser acupuncture therapy (MLS
      laser).

      If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare received Schroth exercise therapy to
      see the effects of Schroth exercises and laser acupuncture combined with Schroth method on
      Cobb angles, angle of trunk rotation, spinal mobility, gait parameters and clinical efficacy
      in patients with AIS
    

Detailed description: 
      In this study, the standard control, control group receipts schroth exercise therapy, while
      trial group receives Schroth exercise therapy and laser therapy. The design of the individual
      Schroth exercise is carried out according to the c urve patterns of the Schroth
      classification. The Schroth classification criteria includes four curve patterns that are
      determined with reference to the location of the curves, the importance of lumbar and
      thoracic prominences, and the effect of the scoliosis on the pelvis. Laser therapy was
      performed w ith a dual wavelength, high power IR laser (Multiwave Locked System (MLS®) laser,
      Mphi, ASA srl, Vicenza, Italy) and the laser acupuncture points include DU2, GB30, DU9, SP6,
      LR8, DU6, DU4, DU12. Laser puncture acupuncture points had been identified according to
      Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and treated with handpiece optical group following the
      detailed treatment parameters: 900Hz, FPW mode, 60 s per point, 29.12J, spot size 3 cm2,
      energy density 27J/cm2. All treatments are performed five times in a week for 4 consecutive
      weeks.
    

Intervention name(s): Schroth exercise therapy; laser therapy
Intervention type(s): Behavioral; Device
Intervention description(s): The Schroth classification criteria includes four curve patterns that are determined with reference to the location of the curves, the importance of lumbar and thoracic prominences, and the effect of the scoliosis on the pelvis.; Laser therapy was performed w ith a dual wavelength, high power IR laser (Multiwave Locked System (MLS®) laser, Mphi, ASA srl, Vicenza, Italy) and the laser acupuncture points include DU2, GB30, DU9, SP6, LR8, DU6, DU4, DU12. Laser puncture acupuncture points had been identified according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and treated with handpiece optical group following the detailed treatment parameters: 900Hz, FPW mode, 60 s per point, 29.12J, spot size 3 cm2, energy density 27J/cm2. All treatments are performed five times in a week for 4 consecutive weeks.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment