Promotion of sports, exercise and physical activity participation during postoperative interventions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: protocol for an international e-Delphi study
Susanna Tucker,
Nicola R Heneghan,
Adrian Gardner
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is present in 2%–3% of those under 18 years old and has a significant impact on pain, function and quality of life. Up to 10% of adolescents with AIS progress to spinal fusion surgery, and of those individuals many experience reduced musculoskeletal function and do not return to sports postoperatively. Physiotherapists have a significant role in promoting participation and offering a graded return to sports, exercise and physical activity. However, there is a l… Show more
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