Trial on Three Treatments for Scoliosis

Idiopathic scoliosis is a three-dimensional structural deformity of the spine that occurs in children. Recent reviews on bracing and exercise treatment have provided some evidence for effect of these interventions. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of night time bracing, scoliosis specific exercises and physical activity prescription in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis * Skeletally immature with estimated remaining growth for at least one year. * Not more than one year after menarche * Primary Cobb angle between 25 and 40 degrees. * Curve apex T7 or caudal Exclusion Criteria: * Scoliosis with a possible non-idiopathic ethiology. Patients will be excluded from the study if the pathogenesis of the scoliosis is not idiopathic, but due to a neuromuscular, neurological, congenital malformation or trauma related comorbidity. * Previous brace or surgical treatment for scoliosis.