Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis, Adolescents, Core Stabilization Exercise, Traditional Rehabilitation
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCore stabilization Exercises program
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.
BEHAVIORALTraditional Rehabilitation exercises program
Conventional Rehabilitation exercises commonly used in clinical practice for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
Sponsors
Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
11 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Cobb's Angle | Baseline and 12 weeks | Cobb's angle measured using the DIERS Formetric 4D spinal analysis system in static mode |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Maximum Axial Vertebral Rotation (Max AVR) | Baseline and 12 weeks | Measured using DIERS Formetric 4D |
| Pelvic Obliquity | Baseline and 12 weeks | Measured using DIERS Formetric 4D |
| Quality of Life (QoL) | Baseline and 12 weeks | The SRS-22 questionnaire consists of 22 items scored from 1 to 5, with total scores ranging from 1 (worst outcome) to 5 (best outcome). Higher scores indicate better quality of life. |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
CONTACTHind K AlQahtani, BSc
Outcome results
None listed