The Effect of De-tethering Exercises on Muscle Tone in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 15
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- ATR - Angle of Trunk Rotation
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Detethering exercises on muscle tone in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
H1: Detethering exercises affect muscle tone in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Detailed Description
This study is planned to include 15 patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Muscle tone and trunk rotation degree will be measured before and after the application of detethering exercises.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 10 Years to 30 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Be between the ages of 10-30,
- •Being diagnosed with IS
- •Cobb angle between 20º and 50º,
- •To be able to continue the program to be implemented,
- •No chronic disease requiring the use of any neurological or psychiatric medication,
- •Parents and/or child volunteering to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •The patient has any contra-indication for exercise,
- •Previous spine surgery,
- •Having a curve with an apex thoracic 6 and above,
- •The presence of any mental problem,
- •Scoliosis is not idiopathic but has different causes (neurological, congenital, etc...), neurological, psychiatric, muscular, rheumatic or orthopedic diseases are present.
Arms & Interventions
Intervention
Detethering exercises will be performed for participants with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Intervention: Exercise (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
ATR - Angle of Trunk Rotation
Time Frame: 1 week
Measurement of the angle/degree of trunk rotation is the most appropriate method for the clinical evaluation of scoliosis. ATR can be used to monitor the effects of treatment without radiographic evaluation. ATR is measured using a special inclinometer called a scoliometer. The patient is asked to lean forward with arms relaxed. The scoliometer is placed on the back and the degree observed at each point of maximum gibbosity is recorded.
Muscle Tone
Time Frame: 1 week
Intramuscular mechanical properties can be measured with the MyotonPRO device (Myoton Ltd., Estonia), a new diagnostic evaluation method, which measures intramuscular tension or resting muscle tone, muscle compliance, and muscle elasticity. In this study, it was shown that in conditions where electromyographic measurements are not possible, MyotonPRO measurements (viscoelastic and biomechanical properties) are used as an alternative to muscle strength and activation. The device is held upright and downward pressure is applied. When the red light on the plexiglass frame of the device probe turns green, the pressure application is stopped and the device is held stationary until 5 strokes are performed. Standard stroke intervals are used in all evaluations. During the application, care is taken to move the device and maintain the correct position. Measurements will be repeated 3 times and averaged.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Burçin Akçay
Associate professor
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University