TranslatePriority 25 from the Scoliosis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What are the best strategies for preventing scoliosis (combining physiotherapy, orthotics, alternative therapies, diet, and/or exercise)? (JLA PSP Priority 25) | |
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| Overall ranking | 25 |
| JLA question ID | 0059/25 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
Previous related research studies - None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Does continuation of standing (including the use of a standing frame) offer any protection against developing a scoliosis? ~ In children with neurodisability, is there a role for hydrotherapy/physiotherapy/massage/chiropractice in the delay of onset and worsening of scoliosis? ~ Can any scoliosis be attributed to a bad gait in the growing period and if so can adjustments be made to a persons gait to help avoid the onset of scoliosis? ~ Are there any sports or exercises that a child should carry out to prevent onset of scoliosis if they are genetically at risk of developing the condition? |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0059 |
| PSP name | Scoliosis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 54 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the PSP final report held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 4 November 2017 |
