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Trunk Proprioception in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Scoliosis; Adolescence
Scoliosis Idiopathic
Interventions
Other: Exercise training- PSSE
Other: Exercise training- PSSE with vestibular exercises
Registration Number
NCT05326256
Lead Sponsor
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Brief Summary

Aims of this clinical research:

* To investigate trunk proprioception in all three planes in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS),

* To investigate the pelvis orientation sense in all three planes in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,

* To investigate whether trunk proprioception and pelvis orientation sense are improved with Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) in AIS,

* To investigate whether trunk proprioception and pelvis orientation sense are improved with vestibular exercise training to be added to PSSE exercises in AIS,

* Comparison of the effects of different exercise training on trunk proprioception and pelvis orientation sense in AIS

* To examine the parameters that may be associated with the improvement of trunk proprioception of different exercise training (health-related quality of life, perception of cosmetic deformity, scoliosis-related clinical features such as Cobb angle, axial trunk rotation, curve type, etc.).

Detailed Description

This clinical study includes examining trunk proprioception and pelvis orientation in all three planes, pain, flexibility, health-related quality of life, perception of cosmetic deformity, dynamic balance, and the effectiveness of different exercise training in individuals aged 10-18 years with a diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and who have PSSE indication.

As the control group; healthy peers with the same characteristics as the exercise groups will be included and they have a negative result of Adam's forward bending test, they do not have any postural disorders.

As a result of the randomization to be applied to the individuals, they will be divided into two groups: PSSE exercise group and vestibular exercise group (vestibular exercises added to PSSE exercises).

Initial assessments will be given to all individuals. Exercise training groups will participate in a 45-minute exercise session with the supervisor, twice a week for 12 weeks. Before exercise training, individuals and their parents will be informed about education and daily life activities.

Apart from the exercises performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist, individuals will be given a home exercise program, and the family and the individual will be asked to keep a diary to evaluate their compliance with the exercise, and the exercise compliance will be evaluated with a phone call every week.

When the exercise training is completed, the training groups will be evaluated as post-training assessments.

In the statistical analysis of data; the values of the control group will be used as normative and will be compared with the data of individuals with scoliosis. The data of the training groups before and after the training program will be compared, and the data of the different exercise groups will be compared with each other.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,
  • Aged 10-18,
  • Have Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) indications,
  • Individuals and her/his parents volunteered to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any contraindication that will prevent the individual from participating to exercise training,
  • Have had spinal surgery before,
  • Have any mental problems,
  • The fact that scoliosis is not idiopathic but has arisen for different reasons (neurological, congenital, etc.),
  • The apex of the curve is thoracal-6 vertebrae and above,
  • Any neurological, psychiatric, muscular, rheumatic, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, tumoral, or orthopedic disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PSSE GroupExercise training- PSSEPhysiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE), 45-minute exercise session with the supervisor, twice a week for 12 weeks
Vestibular Exercise GroupExercise training- PSSE with vestibular exercisesVestibular exercises to be added to PSSE exercises, 45-minute exercise session with the supervisor, twice a week for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of Cosmetic Deformity Perception according to Individual, Parent and PhysiotherapistBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Perception of cosmetic deformity assessment with Turkish version of The Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ)

Change of Trunk ProprioceptionBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Thoracic position sense is measured by active angle reproduction using GyKo (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy) inertial system. The system component is located on the trunk at the level of C7-T1 vertebrae. The individual to be measured is standing, for example, the individual to flexion the trunk to 30 degrees and is shown to target angle. Then, the individual is asked to close his eyes and come to the target angle actively. The measurement is repeated 3 times. All data are read from the screen.

Change of Pelvis Orientation SenseBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Pelvis orientation sense is measured by active angle reproduction using GyKo (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy) inertial system. The system component is located on the lumbar area at the level of the S1 vertebrae. The individual to be measured is standing, performs the anterior-posterior pelvic tilt motion in her/his pelvis, and is shown to target angle. Then, the individual is asked to close his eyes and come to the target angle actively. The measurement is repeated 3 times. All data are read from the screen.

Change of Dynamic balance, spatial orientationBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Assement of dynamic balance with Fukuda-Utenberger stepping test

Change of Cosmetic Deformity PerceptionBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Perception of cosmetic deformity assessment with Walter Reed Visual Evaluation Scale and Turkish version of The Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ)

Change of Health-Related Quality of LifeBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment with Turkish version of Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) Questionnaire

Change of Body AsymmetryBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Body asymmetry assessment with POTSI (Postural Trunk Symmetry Index)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of PainBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Pain assessment with Visual Analogue Scale

Enroll of the clinical features of scoliosisBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

The classification of Lenke, SRS (Scoliosis Research Society), and BSPTS (Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School) are determined according to individual's radiographs, results of Adam's forward bending test, and orientation of the trunk position regarding pelvis.

Change of Angle of Trunk RotationBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Angle of trunk rotation is measured with scoliometer on Adam's forward bending test regarding the size of the hump of the trunk.

Enroll of the Cobb AngleBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

The Cobb angle is measured on postero-anterior full spine radiographs as the standard method of quantifying the amount of lateral deviation of the spine.

Change of FlexibilityBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Flexibility assessment with forward and side bending test

Evaluation of exercise training complianceOnce a week for 12 weeks

The compliance of the home exercise program is followed by weekly phone calls with the individual and their parents. At the end of the research, the amount of exercise compliance of the individuals will be determined according to the calculation of recommended and performing exercises.

Enroll of the Risser signBaseline, after the 12 weeks of exercise training

Risser sign is observed that the state of ossification of the iliac apophysis on radiographs as the standard method of quantifying the skeletal maturity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hasan Kalyoncu University

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Gaziantep, Turkey

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