Case Report: Effect of Physiotherapy and Asana on Scoliosis

Abstract

Background: Scoliosis, characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, often leads to functional limitations, pain, and impaired quality of life. Conventional treatment options include bracing, surgery, and physical therapy. Recently, the role of integrative therapies, particularly physiotherapy combined with specific yoga postures (asanas), has shown promise in managing scoliosis. Objectives: This case report explores the impact of a structured physiotherapy regimen alongside targeted asana practice on the spinal curvature, pain levels, and functional outcomes in a patient diagnosed with scoliosis. Methodology: The physiotherapy interventions focused on strengthening, mobilization, and postural corrections, while the asanas emphasized flexibility, balance, and alignment. Over the course of two months, objective measures, including Cobb angle and spinal range of motion, were assessed along with subjective parameters such as pain and quality of life scores. Results: Cobbs’s angle of patient was 12.9 degrees before treatment after treatment it reduces 8 degrees after 45 days of Intervention. Results indicated a significant reduction in pain, improved postural stability, and enhanced functional capacity. The findings support the potential of an integrative approach combining physiotherapy and asana in managing scoliosis, providing a foundation for further research and clinical application in scoliosis rehabilitation.