Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study participants overall and by treatment groups
Overall sample N = 50 | Schroth exercises + Standard of care, n = 25 | Standard of care, n = 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years, 95% CI) | 13.0 (12.5–13.5) | 13.5 (12.7–14.2) | 13.3 (12.7–13.9) |
Girls n (%) | 47 (94) | 23 (92) | 24 (96) |
Braced participants n (%) | 34 (68) | 17 (68) | 17 (68) |
Height (m, 95% CI) | 1.60 (1.6–1.6) | 1.60 (1.6–1.6) | 1.60 (1.6–1.6) |
Weight (kg, 95% CI) | 48.2 (45.9–50.5) | 45.9 (42.6–49.1) | 50.5 (47.1–54.0) |
Largest curve (°,95% CI) | 28.5 (8.77) | 29.1 (25.4–32.8) | 27.9 (24.3–31.5) |