"A Brief Review of the Development of Telerehabilitation and its Application in Patients of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis"
Yafeng Song
Abstract
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a rare type of spinal deformity, and occurs in adolescents around 10 years old, accounting for about 0.4% ~ 0.6% of the total population. AIS affects the entire growth period, and the spinal cord deformity may continue into adulthood (Bondar, et al. [1,2]).
Topics & Concepts
Idiopathic scoliosisScoliosisMedicineSpinal deformityDeformityPopulationPhysical therapySurgeryEnvironmental healthScoliosis diagnosis and treatmentSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesHip disorders and treatments