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The Effect of Schroth Exercises on Cerebral Cortical Thickness and Motor and Proprioceptive Fibres

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Registration Number
NCT06410456
Lead Sponsor
Hitit University
Brief Summary

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): It is a type of structural scoliosis of unknown aetiology and most commonly seen in girls aged 10-18 years. In addition to spinal deformity, postural asymmetry, proprioceptive sensory, vestibular and vestibulospinal system dysfunctions may be observed in AIS. The Schroth method is a scoliosis-specific exercise approach that uses postural, scoliosis-specific sensorimotor and breathing exercises and is widely used in scoliosis rehabilitation. The treatment programme consists of correction of scoliotic posture with the help of exteroceptive and proprioceptive stimulation and mirrors, isometrics and other exercises to lengthen or strengthen asymmetric muscles, and maintaining a specific breathing pattern. Several studies have shown that the Schroth method improves Cobb angles, slows curve progression, reduces the need for surgery, increases back muscle strength and improves respiratory function. However, although the Schroth method is widely used in AIS rehabilitation, no study has investigated the effects of Schroth exercises on cerebral cortical thickness, proprioceptive sensation and corticospinal pathways.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Schroth and traditional exercises on cortical thickness, proprioceptive sensation and corticospinal tracts in individuals with AIS.

Detailed Description

The purpose of Schroth exercises is to rotate, lengthen and stabilize the spine in a three-dimensional plane. It is aimed to increase the patient's body awareness, to rotate the spine by inflating the deflated parts of the lungs with breathing, and to correct muscle posture asymmetries.

With different stimuli from the environment, some changes occur in the reorganization ability and strength of neurons and the synapses that neurons make with each other. This phenomenon, which is necessary for the adaptation of the organism to the environment, is called neuroplasticity. Thanks to neuroplasticity, some differences in brain structures are observed. Thanks to Schroth exercises, there is an intense proprioception sensory input to the body. At the same time, muscle strengthening occurs with controlled loading. Schroth exercises produce some effects on the brain with these features. In the study, the possible effects of Schroth exercises on the brain will be investigated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being a female individual between the ages of 10-18
  • Being diagnosed with AIS
  • Cobb angle should be maximum 25º
  • All participants do not have any disease that affects the nervous system.
  • All participants must use their right hand as the dominant hand
  • All participants do not have any chronic disease requiring the use of any neurological or psychiatric medication.
  • Permission to participate in the study is given by the parents of all participants.
Exclusion Criteria
  • MRI of individuals who do not have any mental problems, neurological, psychiatric, muscular, rheumatic or orthopedic diseases will be included in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
TractographySix months

Number of fibers of tractus corticospinalis, lemniscus medialis tracts

Cobb angleSix months
VolBrainSix months

Brain cortical thickness measurement

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ahmet Payas

🇹🇷

Kayseri, Turkey

Ahmet Payas
🇹🇷Kayseri, Turkey

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