Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Combined With Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Exercises on Trunk Rotation Angle and Core Muscle Endurance in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
- Enrollment
- 36
- Primary Endpoint
- Trunk Rotation Angle
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a BSPTS exercise group or a BSPTS plus core stabilization exercise group. Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in trunk rotation angle and core muscle endurance as the primary outcomes, as well as dynamic balance, spinal appearance perception, postural awareness, and scoliosis-related quality of life.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 10 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
- •Cobb angle between 10° and 40°.
- •Risser sign between 0 and
- •Ability to understand and perform the exercise instructions.
- •Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Scoliosis associated with congenital, neuromuscular, or syndromic conditions.
- •Previous spinal surgery.
- •Presence of significant lower-extremity deformity or neurological disorder affecting balance or exercise performance.
- •Current participation in another scoliosis-specific exercise program.
- •Severe cardiopulmonary or systemic disease contraindicating exercise.
- •Inability to complete the assessment procedures or exercise program.
Arms & Interventions
BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise Group
Intervention: BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise (Other)
BSPTS Exercise Group
Intervention: BSPTS Exercise (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Trunk Rotation Angle
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.
Trunk rotation angle measured using a scoliometer during the Adams Forward Bend Test.
Core Muscle Endurance
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.
Core muscle endurance assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery, including trunk flexor, trunk extensor, and right and left lateral plank tests.
Secondary Outcomes
- Dynamic Balance(Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.)
- Spinal Appearance Perception(Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.)
- Postural Awareness(Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.)
- Scoliosis-Related Quality of Life(Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.)
- Global Perceived Change(Immediately after the 6-week intervention.)
Investigators
Yunus Emre Tutuneken
Dr. Assistant Professor
Istinye University