Table 8

Strength of Evidence of the approved Recommendations

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

Total

Bracing

0

0

2

7

8

3

20

Specific exercises to prevent scoliosis progression during growth

0

1

2

0

1

4

8

Specific exercises during brace treatment and surgical therapy

0

1

1

2

1

0

5

Other conservative treatments

0

0

0

0

1

2

3

Respiratory function and exercises

0

0

0

2

1

0

3

Sports activities

0

0

2

1

2

1

6

Assessment

0

0

0

8

12

0

20

Total

0

2

7

20

26

10

65

Negrini et al. Scoliosis 2012 7:3   doi:10.1186/1748-7161-7-3