Physical capacity of girls with mild and moderate idiopathic scoliosis: influence of the size, length and number of curvatures.

Introduction: Idiopathic scoliosis affects the locomotor system; however, it can considerably impair the function of cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The aim of the study was to assess parameters indicating the physical capacity of adolescent girls with mild or moderate idiopathic scoliosis.

Materials And Methods: The study included 97 girls, aged 10-18 years: 70 girls, aged 13.