• Dr.Y.Nissee Neelima RaJ

Abstract Background: Postural scoliosis is a non-structural spinal deviation commonly seen in school-aged children due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, and muscular imbalance. Early intervention is essential to prevent progression and functional impairment. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises in reducing Cobb angle, correcting posture, and relieving back pain in an 11-year-old girl with positional thoraco-lumbar scoliosis. Methods: An 11-year-old school-going girl presented with back pain and visible postural asymmetry. Clinical and radiological evaluation confirmed positional thoraco-lumbar scoliosis. Cobb angle was measured using standing anteroposterior spinal radiographs. A supervised McKenzie exercise program was administered for one hour daily over four weeks. Outcomes were assessed using postural observation, pain reporting, functional tolerance, and Cobb angle measurement. Results: Post-intervention findings demonstrated a reduction in Cobb angle from 18° to 8°, along with significant improvement in spinal alignment, reduction in back pain, and improved sitting tolerance. Conclusion: McKenzie exercises are effective in the conservative management of positional scoliosis in pediatric patients, showing measurable radiological and functional improvement when initiated early.

Keywords: Postural scoliosis; Cobb angle; McKenzie exercises; Pediatric physiotherapy; Thoraco-lumbar spine

"Effectiveness of McKenzie Exercises in Postural Thoraco-Lumbar Scoliosis in an 11-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.a133-a142, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602017.pdf

"Effectiveness of McKenzie Exercises in Postural Thoraco-Lumbar Scoliosis in an 11-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. ppa133-a142, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602017.pdf