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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that may affect physical function and pulmonary capacity during adolescence. Exercise-based rehabilitation programs are frequently used in the conservative management of scoliosis.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of scoliosis-specific exercises combined with upper and lower extremity progressive resistance exercises on anthropometric, clinical, and pulmonary parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
Participants diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will participate in an exercise program including scoliosis-specific exercises and progressive resistance exercises targeting upper and lower extremities. Anthropometric measurements, clinical assessments, and pulmonary function parameters will be evaluated before and after the intervention.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combined exercise interventions on physical and respiratory outcomes in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by a three-dimensional spinal deformity that can influence posture, musculoskeletal balance, and respiratory function. Conservative treatment approaches often include physiotherapy-based exercise programs aimed at improving spinal alignment, muscle strength, and overall functional capacity.
In this study, adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis will undergo an exercise intervention consisting of scoliosis-specific exercises combined with progressive resistance exercises targeting upper and lower extremity muscle groups. The intervention program aims to improve musculoskeletal strength, posture, and respiratory function.
Anthropometric measurements, clinical parameters, and pulmonary function values will be assessed before and after the exercise program. These outcomes will help evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in improving physical and respiratory parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
The findings of this study may contribute to the development of effective rehabilitation strategies for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and support evidence-based physiotherapy practices.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Scoliosis Exercise Program | Experimental | Participants perform scoliosis-specific exercises designed to improve spinal alignment, posture, and respiratory function. |
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| Progressive Resistance Exercise Program | Experimental | Participants perform upper and lower extremity progressive resistance exercises targeting major muscle groups. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Scoliosis Exercises | Behavioral | Scoliosis-specific exercise program designed to improve spinal alignment, posture, and respiratory function in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The program includes supervised therapeutic exercises performed under physiotherapist guidance. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Muscle Thickness Measured by Ultrasonography | Changes in diaphragm, lumbar multifidus and pectoralis major muscle thickness measured by ultrasonography. | Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Sit and Reach Flexibility Test | Flexibility assessment using the sit and reach test to evaluate hamstring and lower back flexibility before and after the intervention. | Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8 |
| Back Scratch Test |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ankara Bilkent City Hospital | Ankara | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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Participants are randomly assigned to two exercise interventions in a crossover design. One group performs scoliosis-specific exercises while the other performs progressive resistance exercises. After the first intervention period, the groups switch to the alternate intervention and outcomes are reassessed.
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| Progressive Resistance Exercises | Behavioral | Progressive resistance exercise program targeting upper and lower extremity muscle groups including biceps, triceps, pectoral, back, quadriceps, and hamstring muscles. |
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Shoulder flexibility assessment using the back scratch test before and after the intervention.
| Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8 |
| Hand Grip Strength | Upper extremity muscle strength measured using a hand dynamometer. | Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8 |
| Pulmonary Function Test | Pulmonary function parameters including FVC and FEV1 measured using spirometry. | Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 8 |
| ID | Term |
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| D012600 | Scoliosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D013121 | Spinal Curvatures |
| D013122 | Spinal Diseases |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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