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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) can change the respiratory dynamics and performance of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles, affecting ventilatory capacity. This was a randomized, controlled, open study to test the impact of a physiotherapeutic program of aerobic exercises on respiratory muscle strength, in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Patients with AIS were randomly assigned to the aerobic exercise-training program group or the no treatment group. There was a significant increase in Pimax and Pemax in the group which received physiotherapy.

Study being conducted to evaluate whether the use of bracing lowers the risk of curve progression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The study will compare changes in the spinal curve over time in participants who wear a brace and those who do not.