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When considering scoliosis and bracing, there are four main types of braces:\u00a0 Providence, Boston, 3-dimensional, and soft braces.\u00a0 In this post, we will compare the different braces and look at the guidelines for which degree of curve needs which brace.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Providence and Boston braces have been around the longest out of the 4.\u00a0 Both braces are generally covered by insurance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston brace:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. \u00a0Most prescribed brace<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Worn full-time:\u00a0 16-23 hours per day<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Padding added at contact points with convexity, cut-outs at contact points of concavity<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Curve degree:\u00a0 >35 degrees (SOSORT)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Providence brace:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    1. \u00a0Worn part-time while sleeping:\u00a0 8-10 hours per day<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Applies over-corrective force to scoliosis that can only be achieved lying down<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Curve degree:\u00a0 <35 degrees (SOSORT)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Three-dimensional brace:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      1. \u00a0Not covered by insurance companies and expensive<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Worn full-time<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Push to a corrective alignment vs. squeezing<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Curve degree:\u00a0 20+<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Soft brace:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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        1. \u00a0Worn full-time:\u00a0 16-23 hours per day<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Curve degree:\u00a0 <20 degrees (SOSORT)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          The body of evidence for whether bracing works or not varies.\u00a0 Unfortunately, soft braces show the highest rates of curve progression in comparison to rigid braces, according to \u201cThe Effect of Rigid <\/span>Versus<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Flexible Spinal Orthosis on the Clinical Efficacy and Acceptance of the Patients With\u00a0Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

          It is thought that compliance is better with soft braces because they are more comfortable and easier to wear underneath clothing.\u00a0 However, studies show that the compliance rates are the same for both rigid and soft braces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          The consensus is that combining bracing with scoliosis-specific exercise achieves the best, long-lasting results.\u00a0 \u201d2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth<\/a>\u201d.\u00a0 If you\u2019re interested in starting a scoliosis-specific exercise program in conjunction with your scoliosis bracing<\/span> or you are a professional helping those with scoliosis, join our Scolio-Pilates On Demand here<\/a><\/strong>. You will have two weeks of free scoliosis-specific exercises with a live class every Thursday at 3 pm ET (New York, USA) and access to over 100 classes. Then, it\u2019s time to take control. Be a Scolio-Mover!\u201d<\/p>\n

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          Negrini S, Donzelli S, Aulisa AG, et al. 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth.\u00a0<\/span>Scoliosis Spinal Disord<\/span><\/i>. 2018;13:3. Published 2018 Jan 10. doi:10.1186\/s13013-017-0145-8<\/span><\/p>\n

          Wong, Man Sang, Ph.D.*; Cheng, Jack C. Y., MD\u2020; Lam, Tsz Ping, FRCS(Ed)\u2020; Ng, Bobby K. W., FRCS(Ed)\u2020; Sin, Sai Wing, MPhil\u2021; Lee-Shum, Sandra L. F., PD\u00a7; Chow, Daniel H. K., Ph.D.*; Tam, Sandra Y. P., BSc(Hons)* The Effect of Rigid Versus Flexible Spinal Orthosis on the Clinical Efficacy and Acceptance of the Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spine: May 20, 2008 – Volume 33 – Issue 12 – p 1360-1365<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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