Oxygen Consumption in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Effect of Conservative Treatment on Pulmonary Functions, Gait Oxygen Consumption Balance and Lower Limb Load Distribution in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a rotational deformity of the spine that could be seen 2-3% of population. Conservative treatment of AIS with 20-45 degree lateral flexion angle (Cobb) includes brace and therapeutic exercises. Some gait abnormalities were defined like decreased torsional movements of spine, increased muscular work and energy expenditure in AIS. Additionally wearing a brace limits pelvic motions and affects pendulum-like mechanism of gait. Our aim was to investigate gait energy consumption, pulmonary functions, balance and lower extremity loading symmetry in AIS subjects who are getting conservative treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cobb angle between 20-45 degree,
• Prescribed a rigid spinal brace by doctor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having leg length discrepancy more than 1 centimeter
• Having a lung disease
• Having another orthopedic or neurologic disorder