Efficacy of Two Different Exercises Approach: Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Traditional Rehabilitation on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-A Single Blind Randomized Control Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Cobb's Angle
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises versus traditional rehabilitation exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants are assigned to one of two intervention groups: a core stabilization exercise program or a traditional rehabilitation program. The study evaluates the impact of both interventions on spinal stability, posture, and functional outcomes. The results of this study may help identify more effective rehabilitation approaches for managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 11 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Female adolescents aged 11-18 years
- •Diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis
- •Cobb's angle between 10° and 40°
- •Referred to physiotherapy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Congenital, neuromuscular, or secondary scoliosis
- •Previous spine surgery or spinal correction
- •Presence of rheumatologic, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or vestibular disorders
- •Inability to follow verbal instructions
Arms & Interventions
core stabilization exercises group
A supervised core stabilization exercise program targeting deep and global trunk musculature including the transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, diaphragm, rectus abdominis, erector spinae, and oblique muscles. The program was delivered three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Exercises were progressively advanced from static to dynamic tasks according to participant tolerance and performance.
Intervention: Core stabilization Exercises program (Behavioral)
Traditional Rehabilitation Exercise Program
A supervised traditional physiotherapy program including postural correction exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, spinal mobility exercises, stretching of muscles on the concave side of the curve, and general strengthening exercises for trunk, pelvic, and shoulder girdle musculature. The program was delivered three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes.
Intervention: Traditional Rehabilitation exercises program (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Cobb's Angle
Time Frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Cobb's angle measured using the DIERS Formetric 4D spinal analysis system in static mode
Secondary Outcomes
- 1. Maximum Axial Vertebral Rotation (Max AVR)(Baseline and 12 weeks)
- Pelvic Obliquity(Baseline and 12 weeks)
- Quality of Life (QoL)(Baseline and 12 weeks)
Investigators
Hind Khalid Ali AlQhtani
Principal investigator (physiotherapist)
Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia