Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Traditional Rehabilitation in Adolescent With Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Adolescents; Traditional Rehabilitation; Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis; Core Stabilization Exercise

Treatments: Behavioral: Core stabilization Exercises program; Behavioral: Traditional Rehabilitation exercises program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07363226

study-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises versus traditional rehabilitation exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants are assigned to one of two intervention groups: a core stabilization exercise program or a traditional rehabilitation program. The study evaluates the impact of both interventions on spinal stability, posture, and functional outcomes. The results of this study may help identify more effective rehabilitation approaches for managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 11 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Female adolescents aged 11-18 years
• Diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis
• Cobb's angle between 10° and 40°
• Referred to physiotherapy

Exclusion criteria

• Congenital, neuromuscular, or secondary scoliosis
• Previous spine surgery or spinal correction
• Presence of rheumatologic, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or vestibular disorders
• Inability to follow verbal instructions

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

core stabilization exercises group

Experimental group

Description:

A supervised core stabilization exercise program targeting deep and global trunk musculature including the transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, rectus abdominis, erector spinae, and oblique muscles. The program was delivered three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Exercises were progressively advanced from static to dynamic tasks according to participant tolerance and performance.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Core stabilization Exercises program

Traditional Rehabilitation Exercise Program

Experimental group

Description:

A supervised traditional physiotherapy program including postural correction exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, spinal mobility exercises, stretching of muscles on the concave side of the curve, and general strengthening exercises for trunk, pelvic, and shoulder girdle musculature. The program was delivered three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Traditional Rehabilitation exercises program