BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Istinye University36 enrolled

Overview

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 Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Interventions

Participants will receive the same BSPTS-based scoliosis-specific exercise program, combined with core stabilization exercises targeting activation of the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and other deep trunk muscles. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

BSPTS ExerciseOTHER

Participants will receive a Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS)-based scoliosis-specific exercise program. The program will include three-dimensional self-correction exercises focusing on spinal elongation, derotation, and sagittal plane alignment. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. * Cobb angle between 10° and 40°. * Risser sign between 0 and 3. * 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.