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The patients were evaluated at admission (day one) and at discharge (day 14) for pain, by using the visual analogue scale; for disability, by using the Oswestry disability index; and for the quality of life, with short form-36. Results: Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy was more effective than ultrasound in reducing pain (p = 0.004) and increasing quality of life, bringing extra vitality (p = 0.003) and emotional comfort (p = 0.007) to the patient. Both shockwave therapy (p = 0.001) and ultrasound therapy (p = 0.003) were effective in reducing pain. In terms of disability, both treatments had similar effects (p = 0.439). Conclusion: Radial shockwave was significantly more effective than ultrasound in reducing pain and increasing the quality of life, bringing additional vitality and emotional comfort to the patient with idiopathic scoliosis. 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