Synopsis Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine>10 ° , as measured using the Cobb method on standing spinal radiograph. The most common form is adolescent-onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). No previous studies have used a prospective study to gain insight into the association between physical activity and the onset of scoliosis.
The present study aims at understanding if there is an association between physical activity and onset of scoliosis, based on measurement of spinal curvature on whole-body. This week's 'MED FACT' discusses a clinical trial from the International Journal of Epidemiology , “ Association between physical activity and scoliosis: a prospective cohort study ” Authors : Jon H Tobias, Jeremy Fairbank, Ian Harding et al. Key Takeaways The study revealed that people with reduced physical ability and activity as early as 18 months were more prone to…
