Abstract
BACKGROUND: The perception of body image and the deformity of the trunk in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are a silver lining that has yet to be discussed in the relevant literature during brace rehabilitation treatment.
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether and how the use of the brace changes perception of the trunk in patients with AIS by the drawing test.
METHODS: We observed 32 subjects with AIS from our Rehabilitation outpatient clinic and divided them into the brace treatment (BG-16 subjects) and the non-brace treatment (CG-16 subjects). Trunk perception and quality of life were evaluated using the Trunk Appearance Perception Scale and Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire, and the perception of one's back was measured by the drawing test.
RESULTS: Pain was lower in BG versus CG (p= 0.095). Satisfaction with the treatment was higher in BG than in CG (p= 0.002). Self-image did not differ significantly between the groups in terms of TAPS. Drawings of the most severe cases of scoliosis were made by the group without the brace.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of the brace corrects the function of the trunk and has a positive influence on its perception.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 203-210 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - Jun 30 2016 |
Keywords
- Journal Article