The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of improvement of scoliosis, muscle function and VAS between the exercise group and the control group after conducting correct posture exercise program with 20 female students diagnosed with scoliosis through PAPS in M middle school for 12 weeks. The conclusion was as follows. Cobb's angle in exercise group was changed from <TEX>11.6∘2.5∘y</TEX> to <TEX>7.3∘2.0∘y</TEX> which was statistically significant difference (p<.001). However, the change in Cobb's angle was not significant in control group, hence there was no statistically significant difference. The limber back strength was changed from <TEX>45.9∘8.7</TEX> kg to <TEX>51.6∘14.9</TEX> kg and sit-up was changed from <TEX>13.7∘5.1</TEX> times to <TEX>12.9∘5.3</TEX> times in exercise group, but they were not statistically significant. Control group also showed no statistically significant change in back strength and sit-up. The degree of VAS was changed from <TEX>7.3∘1.6</TEX> to <TEX>3.3∘2.4</TEX> which was a statistically significant difference (p<.01) in exercise group. However, there was no statistically significant difference in control group. Consequently, correct posture exercise program was considered to be effective for the reduction of Cobb's angle and degree of VAS for middle school female students with scoliosis. Therefore the correct posture exercise program can be recommended for youth scoliosis to improve and prevent the body imbalance and ultimately for the health of the youths.
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