Comparison of two corrective exercises programming with approach of SEAS and Evminov on Non-structural scoliosis abnormality

Scoliosis the spinal anomalies, if not detected in advance and progressed, can create problems in the appearance of the person. In the severe cases may even cause respiratory impairment. Different methods have been developed such as surgery, brace and physical activity to correct this abnormality. Today, in scoliosis abnormalities, different approaches and styles related to physical activity have been proposed all of which are designed to correct their abilities according to the type of abnormality. Recently, an approach has been developed that claims to have a good effect on this index; hence the purpose of the present study was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of the Evminov training program with SEAS on abnormalities of nonstructural scoliosis in boys aged 10 to 14 years. 

The present study was semi–experimental. The statistical population was all primary and secondary school students from the 4th to 8th grades who participated in the movement correctional centers of Karaj (Alborz province, north of Iran), including 752 people. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 45 boys 10 to 14 years old with non–structural scoliosis with curvature less than 20 degrees, which were identified by random sampling into three groups of 15 experimental subjects (2 groups of SEAS and Evminov exercises) and a control group. Inclusion criteria included 1) 10 to 14 years old boys with non–structural scoliosis with lateral curvature of less than 20 degrees; 2) non–use of other therapies for treatment; 3) lack of employment for specific work or regular exercise. Exclusion criteria included 1) had any pathological symptoms, history of fractures, surgery or joint diseases in the spine, shoulder and shoulder belt; 2) regular weekly physical activity, membership in sports teams, and lack of completion of a training program based on the goals of the research or the lack of interest of the subject; 3) structural or functional shortness of more than 2 centimeters in one of the lower limbs 4) scoliosis convulsion or structural and protic scoliosis, including spinal rotation and apparent deformities of the trunk during the Adams test in forward folded forward position 5) weight outside normal range or BMI less than 18 or more It was 25. The research tools included the standard Evminov board, the EOS700D digital camera, and the corresponding tripod, digital astronomy, digital scale for the subjectschr('39') weight, Corel Draw 110, and a small and large training platform ladder. The training program for SEAS and Evminov was for 12 weeks and three sessions per week. In the Evminov training group, each move with 3 to 5 repetitions between 10 to 12 seconds and the rest of 12 to 15 seconds and a 10 to 20 gradient degree Evminov board. In the SEAS training group, six different types of exercises ranged from 10 to 12 seconds and three to five repetitions with a rest time of 12 to 15 seconds. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test used for normality investigation, data analysis, and t–test and ANOVA test and LSD post hoc test used for data analysis. Also, the statistical significance of 95% confidence level with alpha less than or equal to 0.05 considered at all stages of the test. After data collection, using SPSS software version 24, the results were interpreted.

The results of this study showed that 12 weeks of Seas and Evminov exercises had a significant effect on the malformation of nonstructural scoliosis in boys aged 10 to 14 years (p≤0.001). In addition, there was no significant difference between the results of SEAS and Evminov exercises on nonstructural scoliosis abnormalities. 

It seems that corrective exercises, especially exercises based on the principles of SEAS and Evminov practices, can be effective in reducing the angle of lateral deviation of the spine, and it is suggested that further research be conducted to increase the external validity of the study.