Short-term effects by using additional methods in DOBOMED preparation phase for AIS double major patients – pilot study

Materials and methods Thirty-five girls with AIS double major (mean Cobb’s angle – Th=27o±7,5; L=24o±5,6) were divided for two randomized groups. In group A was applied only standard DoboMed [1]. In-group A-plus was applied triple method (DoboMed + OMT Kaltenborn-Evjenth + Dynamic Brace System – Meditrac). The derotation manual therapy techniques and Meditrac were used in DoboMed preparation phase. Meditrac was used only in the part of lumbar spine once a day during 30 minutes. The stationary intensive rehabilitation for both groups have been continued during 3 weeks. Before and after observation have been analyzed: the respiratory system function (spirometry-VC, FEV1, PEF), the strength of respiratory muscles (maximal inspiration and expiratory pressuresMIP,MEP), the trunk morphology and function (kyphosis and range of spine motion by V-plurimeter; the trunk rotation angle-ATR by Bunnell’s scoliometer).