Effects of 12-week core stabilization exercise on the Cobb angle and lumbar muscle strength of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Ko, Kwang-Jun; Kang, Seol-Jung

doi:10.12965/jer.1734952.476

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“…Based on the above discussion, there is a need for a recommendation that patients with AIS, irrespective of curvature severity, are encouraged to participate in sports and regular PA. Unfortunately, most of the studies assessing the effect of therapeutic spinal exercises in patients with AIS only include mild severity cases [ 43 , 44 ]. A recent meta-analysis based on the outcome of 15 studies has reported that the effect of therapeutic Schroth exercises is more beneficial for Cobb angles < 30° [ 45 ].…”

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Accelerometer based assessment of daily physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

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Background Studies have shown a positive correlation between higher physical activity (PA) and health benefits. However, device-based assessment of PA and sedentary time (ST) in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has not been deeply investigated. Objective Analysis and comparison of weekend and weekdays PA and ST using multiple accelerometers in people with AIS with different curvature severity compared to healthy controls. Methods 24 participants with AIS divided into 2 groups of 12 with Cobb angles < 40˚and > 40˚, along with 12 age and BMI matched healthy controls. Daily PA and ST during four consecutive days were measured using four tri-axial accelerometers. Clinical functional assessment was performed using the scoliosis research society (SRS-22) questionnaire. Results The combined weekend and weekdays average daily step count was found to be 22% and 29% lower in the AIS groups with Cobb angle < 40˚and > 40˚, respectively, compared to the controls. The average ST was also reported to be 5% and 7% higher in the AIS groups with Cobb angle < 40˚and > 40˚, respectively, compared to the controls. The reported differences were significant in the AIS group with higher Cobb angle (p�0.05). No significant differences in PA or ST were reported between the AIS groups based on curvature severity. Conclusions Decreased PA and increased ST observed in patients with AIS may have long term health implications and may play a role in the disease process. The device-based assessment of PA to understand potential benefits in clinical practice is recommended.

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Accelerometer based assessment of daily physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

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“…The high prevalence of scoliotic dancers with these common and desired characteristics are probably the end result of a rigorous selection process [6,18]. Other physical features such as reduced muscle strength [19] and reduced postural balance [20] were found to be associated with scoliosis, yet these studies reported only on adolescent non-dancer populations.…”

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Generalized joint hypermobility, scoliosis, patellofemoral pain, and physical abilities in young dancers

Steinberg

Tenenbaum

Zeev

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Many young girls with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) choose to participate in dance because their bodies are suited for this activity. Scoliosis tends to occur often in thin girls, who also are more likely to choose dance. Both anomalies (GJH and scoliosis) may be related to reduced abilities such as diminished strength and insufficient postural balance, with increased risk for musculoskeletal conditions. The main objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of dancers with GJH, the prevalence of dancers with scoliosis, and the prevalence of dancers with these two anomalies; and, to determine differences in physical abilities and the presence of patellofemoral pain (PFP) between young female dancers with and without such anomalies. Methods One hundred thirty-two female dancers, aged 12–14 years, were assessed for anthropometric parameters, GJH, scoliosis, knee muscle strength, postural balance, proprioception ability, and PFP. Results GJH was identified in 54 dancers (40.9%) and scoliosis in 38 dancers (28.8%). Significant differences were found in the proportion of dancers with no anomalies (74 dancers, 56.1%) and dancers with both anomalies (34 dancers, 25.8%) (p < .001). Dancers with both anomalies had reduced dynamic postural balance in the anterior direction (p = .023), reduced proprioception ability (p < .001), and weaker knee extensors (p = .036) and flexors (p = .040) compared with dancers with no anomalies. Among dancers with both anomalies, 73.5% suffered bilateral PFP, 17.6% suffered unilateral PFP, and 8.8% had no PFP (p < .001). Conclusions A high prevalence of young girls participating in dance classes had GJH, as the increased joint flexibility probably provides them with some esthetic advantages. The high prevalence of scoliosis found in these young dancers might be attributed to their relatively low body mass, their delayed maturation, and the selection process of dancers. Dancers with both GJH and scoliosis had decreased muscle strength, reduced postural balance, reduced proprioception, with higher risk of PFP. The main clinical implications are the need to reduce the risk of PFP among dancers by developing appropriate strength and stabilizing exercises combined with proprioceptive and postural balance training, to improve the correct alignment of the hyperextended and hypermobile joints, and to improve their supporting muscle strength.

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“…In our study, we observed significant improvement in the total ATR when comparing pretreatment measurements to those obtained after 24 weeks of treatment. Many studies have obtained similar results in the improvement of ATR after the application of different treatment exercise methods, especially Schroth exercises [5,17,18,[41][42][43].…”

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Outcome of 24 Weeks of Combined Schroth and Pilates Exercises on Cobb Angle, Angle of Trunk Rotation, Chest Expansion, Flexibility and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Rrecaj-Malaj

Beqaj

Krasniqi

et al. 2020

Med Sci Monit Basic Res

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Departmental sources Background: This study aimed to quantify the outcomes of combining Schroth and Pilates exercises on the Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation (ATR), chest expansion, flexibility (trunk flexion), and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents with mild and moderate idiopathic scoliosis. Material/Methods: Sixty-nine adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis aged 10-17 years, presenting with a Cobb angle of 10-45º were enrolled in this study. The treatment protocol, including selected exercises from Schroth and Pilates methods, was performed over 24 weeks and consisted of 2 periods of 2-week treatment regimens performed daily for 60 minutes. Each of treatment periods was then followed by the same home program treatment for 10 weeks. Cobb angle (x-rays), ATR (Scoliometer), chest expansion (cm), trunk flexion (cm, distance between C7 to S2 with measuring tape), and QoL (SRS-22r Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire) were assessed pre-treatment, at 12 week, and at 24 weeks. Results: Significant improvements (P<0.05) were found in both groups of patients wearing and not wearing a brace for Cobb angle (from 21.97±4.99° to 18.11±6.39°; from 14.19±3.11° to 11.66±2.73°), angle of trunk rotation (from 7.19±1.36° to 5.36±1.66°; from 4.72±1.04° to 3.58±0.94°), chest expansion (from 2.56±0.84 cm to 3.46±0.72 cm; from 2.57±0.87 cm to 3.52±0.72 cm), trunk flexion (from 9.55±1.95 cm to 14.33±2.40 cm; from 9.82±2.61 cm to 13.98±2.18 cm) and QoL (from 3.50±0.27 to 3.82±0.2; from 3.42±0.24 to 3.78±0.23) respectively. Conclusions: This study showed that combined exercises provided benefit on the Cobb angle, ATR, chest expansion, trunk flexion and QoL in adolescents with mild and moderate idiopathic scoliosis.

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Effects of 12-week core stabilization exercise on the Cobb angle and lumbar muscle strength of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Cited by 28 publications

References 29 publications

Accelerometer based assessment of daily physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Accelerometer based assessment of daily physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Generalized joint hypermobility, scoliosis, patellofemoral pain, and physical abilities in young dancers

Outcome of 24 Weeks of Combined Schroth and Pilates Exercises on Cobb Angle, Angle of Trunk Rotation, Chest Expansion, Flexibility and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

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