The Comparison of Core Stabilization Exercise With Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Hacettepe University30 enrolled

Overview

Scoliosis specific exercises have been shown to improve curve progression but there have been few studies that compare the different exercise approaches in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The objective of this study was to compare the effects of Core stabilization (CS) exercises with Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS exercises) in addition to brace wearing in patients with AIS. It is important to compare different exercise methods on different aspects of scoliotic deformity, such as curve progression, angle of trunk rotation, body symmetry, cosmetic trunk deformity, satisfaction with treatment and quality of life.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether adolescent with idiopathic scoliosis receiving scoliosis specific exercise approach, such as SEAS exercises, in accordance with the bracing approach for moderate curves would have greater improvement in curve progression, trunk deformity, body symmetry and quality of life than adolescent receiving exercise therapy based on the general core stabilization approach with similar intensity. Thirty female patients with AIS aged 12 to16 years, who have moderate curves (20 to 45 degree) randomly divided into two groups. One group received CS exercise, while other received SEAS exercise for forty-min once weekly for four months. Both groups underwent full-time bracing (23 hours per day) intervention. Outcome was based on Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, body symmetry (Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index), cosmetic trunk deformity (Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale) and quality of life (Scoliosis Research Society - 22 Questionnaire) measured at baseline and after intervention period. Results were analyzed using the paired sample t-test to compare repeated measurements and independent sample t-test to compare the groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Interventions

SEAS exerciseOTHER

Patient were referred by medical doctor with a prescription of brace and exercise training for their moderate scoliotic curves. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. The SEAS group received SEAS exercises one times in a week for four months. In addition patients in SEAS groups were wearing spinal brace for their scoliosis in this period

CS exerciseOTHER

Patient were referred by medical doctor with a prescription of brace and exercise training for their moderate scoliotic curves. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. The CS group received core stabilization exercise training one times in a week for four months. In addition patients in SEAS groups were wearing spinal brace for their scoliosis in this period

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 16 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * The patients included in the current study were consecutive adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis seen in our department who were referred to receive both brace and exercise treatment conservatively. Additional inclusion criteria included the following: female gender; at least age 12 years; primary curve magnitude between 20 and 45 degrees of Cobb angle; double curve (right thoracic-left lumbar) or single thoracolumbar curve having an apex in the main thoracic region; Risser 2-3 and no previous treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for both groups were as follows: evidence of congenital curve; neuromuscular, rheumatologic, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary or vestibular diseases or surgical correction history.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Cobb angle

Cobb angle is considered a gold standard to determine the magnitude of spinal curve on frontal plan radiograph

Time frame: Change from baseline Cobb angle at 4 months

Secondary Outcomes

Chance in Posterior trunk symmetry index

Posterior trunk symmetry index includes the sensitive assessment of the frontal plane asymmetry of trunk deformity as a two-dimensional surface topographic method in scoliosis. The index based on assessing trunk asymmetry with regard to C7 plumb line, shoulder and hip asymmetry based on back surface photograph of patient.

Time frame: Change from baseline trunk symmetry at 4 months

Change in Walter reed visual assessment scale

Walter reed visual assessment scale assesses patient's cosmetic trunk deformity with set of figures representing seven visible aspects of spinal deformity: Item 1, spinal deformity; item 2, rib prominence; item 3, lumbar prominence; item 4, thoracic deformity; item 5, trunk imbalance; item 6, shoulder asymmetry; and item 7, scapular asymmetry

Time frame: Change from baseline cosmetic trunk deformity at 4 months

Change in Scoliosis Research Society 22 Questionnaire

Scoliosis Research Society 22 Questionnaire is widely used to evaluate the efficacy of several treatment regimens for idiopathic scoliosis from the patient's perception of his or her condition. The questionnaire consists of 22 items exploring 5 domains related to psychophysical wellbeing: function/activity level, pain, mental health, self-image and treatment satisfaction.

Time frame: Change from baseline quality of life at 4 months

Change in Angle of trunk rotation

Angle of Trunk rotation is assessed with scoliometer in forward bending test

Time frame: Change from baseline angle of trunk rotation at 4 months