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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Schroth method on sensorimotor control and quality of life (QoL) in AIS patients. Methods: Sixty female participants (mean age 13.4 years) with Cobb angles between 10\u00b0 and 45\u00b0 were divided into an intervention group (n = 30), receiving Schroth exercises and bracing for 10 weeks, and a control group (n = 30), receiving bracing alone. Outcome measures included static and dynamic balance, spine lateral flexion joint position sense (JPS), upper-limb functional proprioception, and the GR-BSSQ Brace questionnaire. Results: Statistical analysis using two-way mixed ANOVA revealed significant Group \u00d7 Time interactions across several parameters. The Schroth group showed significant improvements in static and dynamic balance, with ellipse area reduction (p = 0.005) and reduced Fukuda test distance (p = 0.007), respectively. Significant enhancements were noted in spine lateral flexion JPS (Bilateral p = 0.008) and upper-limb proprioception (Bilateral p = 0.000). Furthermore, the intervention group reported a significant improvement in QoL scores compared to the control (p = 0.000). Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that the Schroth method was associated with enhanced sensorimotor control, supporting its use as a targeted approach to improve functional outcomes in individuals with AIS. 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