Postural reeducation with the Three Squares Method in idiopathic scoliosis until skeletal maturity: a retrospective case report
Abstract
Introduction: Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity, idiopathic in 80-90 % of cases. Without treatment, complications may arise, such as myotendinous pain, cardiorespiratory conditions, reduced quality of life, and psychological impact. Given the lack of studies reporting outcomes of the Three Squares Method in scoliosis, our objective was to describe curve behavior in subjects diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis who underwent this method until skeletal maturity was reached.
Case presentation: Twelve subjects were included: 10 women and 2 men. The mean age was 14 years (SD 2), with a mean treatment duration of 4 years (SD 2). In 10 out of 12 cases, a reduction in the primary curve was achieved. All subjects who experienced pain at the beginning of treatment were pain-free by the end. An improvement in lumbar and overall flexibility was observed in all cases by the completion of treatment.
Conclusion: Treatment with the Three Squares Method showed curve stabilization in all subjects. In addition, a reduction in the primary curve was observed in 83.3 % of cases. This suggests that the method could be a viable option for managing scoliosis in adolescents until skeletal maturity is reached.
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