The Effect of Core Exercises in Postoperative Scoliosis

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Treatments: Behavioral: Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07634003

HasanKU-FTR-FF-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological parameters, pain, upper extremity function, range of motion, and scapular assessment. Participants diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will undergo a rehabilitation program based on core stabilization exercises. Outcome measures will include Cobb angle, vertebral rotation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), QuickDASH, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS), SRS-22, cervical and shoulder range of motion, and scapular assessment tests. Assessments will be conducted before and after the rehabilitation program.

Full description

This study is designed to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological, functional, and scapular parameters. Individuals diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will be recruited for participation.

Radiological assessment will include thoracic and lumbar Cobb angles and vertebral rotation measurements. Clinical assessments will include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, QuickDASH for upper extremity function, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS) for body image perception, and SRS-22 for health-related quality of life. Cervical and shoulder range of motion will also be evaluated.

Scapular assessment will include the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. The study aims to evaluate changes in scapular asymmetry, scapular control, and scapulothoracic mechanics following the rehabilitation program.

Assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to examine potential changes in radiological, functional, and scapular outcomes.

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
• Individuals who underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery
• Age between 10 and 18 years
• Individuals participating in a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program
• Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of neurological, rheumatological, or other orthopedic disorders affecting posture or upper extremity function
• History of additional spinal surgery
• Cognitive impairment preventing participation in evaluations
• Incomplete assessment data
• Noncompliance with the rehabilitation program

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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20 participants in 1 patient group

Core Stabilization Rehabilitation Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The program included core stabilization, postural control, and scapular stabilization exercises

Treatment:

Behavioral: Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program