Orthopaedic Manipulation in Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

To examine the clinical efficacy of the Orthopaedic Manipulation Techniques of the Lin School of Lingnan Region in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Inclusion Criteria:Adolescents aged between 10 and 18 who can speak and read ChineseFulfil the diagnostic criteria of scoliosis, i.e. Cobb's angle ≥ 10 degreeRisser grade ranging from 0 to 4Informed consent agreement signed by both subject and their parents/guardiansAble to participate in follow-up assessmentsExclusion Criteria:History of spine surgery;Cobb's angle >30 degreesKnown to have severe respiratory or cardiovascular comorbidities; vertebral tumours and spinal canal abnormalities; Leukaemia, thrombocytopenia and other bleeding disordersKnown to have cognitive impairment.Documented pregnancyWearing brace within 1 month.Involved in other interventional clinical studies at the same time.Uncooperative during treatmentsBeing assessed by investigators as unsuitable to participate.