Effect of Fascial Distortion Model on the Cobb's Angle in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of the fascial distortion model (FDM) method on Cobb's angle. METHODS: Fourteen subjects participated in this study. The idiopathic scoliosis group performed FDM treatments eight times in four weeks. A Shapiro-Wilks test was used to verify the normality of a group of idiopathic scoliosis patients. A paired t-test was performed to determine the satisfaction with the normality. RESULTS: The difference in Cobb's angle was reduced significantly (p<0.05) by an average of 5.72°±2.24 from 15.51°±1.81 before the experiment. CONCLUSION: This study found that the use of the FDM method was effective in improving the Cobb's angle. The application of a FDM treatment appears to stabilize the fascia with decreased ability to adapt physiologically. The application of the CD and TB method of FDM treatment improved the asymmetry spine by dispersing moisture in fascia and improving the contraction and relaxation ability. The results suggest that the Cobb's angle is reduced when FDM is applied, thereby preventing the progression of curvature and avoiding psychological and physical problems that can arise from improving patients with scoliosis.