The Efficiency of Different Exercise Methods in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Bezmialem Vakif University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Treatments: Other: Core Stabilization Exercises; Other: Schroth Exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05985902

BVUsyildirim03

Details and patient eligibility

About

The vertebral column is a structure that transfers the weight of the head and torso to the lower extremity, provides trunk movements and protects the spinal cord.A three dimensional deformity involving lateral flexion of the vertebrae in the frontal plane at 10 ° and above, including axial rotation and physiologic flexion (hypokyphosis) components in the sagittal plane, is defined as scoliosis. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a type of idiopathic scoliosis that occurs in the period from the onset of puberty (up to 10 years) until the closure of growth plates.

Scoliosis is caused by postural, balance and neuromotor disorders as a primary cause of impaired sensory integrity, proprioceptive feedback deficits, secondary lung problems, organ disorders and pain. In addition, the quality of life in these individuals is also seen to decrease.

There are no studies in the literature examining the effects of Schroth exercise training on trunk muscle strength, respiratory muscle strength, trunk muscle stiffness, balance and quality of life in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

The aim of our study is to examine whether Schroth exercise training has an effect on trunk muscle strength, trunk muscle stiffness, respiratory muscle strength, balance, quality of life and perception of cosmetic deformity in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. It is thought that this study will fill the gap in the literature with the original information it will bring to the literature and will shed light on future studies.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 20 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients with AIS scoliosis
• Individuals agreeing to participate in the study
• Patients between the ages of 10-20
• Patients with AIS whose Cobb angle measured on X-ray is between 15-40 degrees

Exclusion criteria

• Documented diagnosis any of cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic or mental disorders which may affect the assessments results.
• Patients previously undertaken any of spinal surgeries.
• Patients involved in exercise training 3 or more days a week

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Core stabilization exercise training will be given to the control group for 12 weeks, 7 days a week, for 60 minutes. Core stabilization exercises will be applied to this group under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 2 days in our unit, while home-based core stabilization exercise training will be given on other days of the week.

Treatment:

Other: Core Stabilization Exercises

Training Group

Experimental group

Description:

After the first evaluation, the training group will be given Schroth exercise training for 12 weeks, 7 days a week, for 60 minutes. This group will be given Schroth exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 2 days in our unit, while home-based Schroth exercise training will be given on other days of the week.

Treatment:

Other: Schroth Exercises