Effect of Schroth Exercises Combined With Laser Acupuncture Therapy in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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.