The Effect of the Core Stabilization Training on Respiratory Parameters , Functional Capacity and Balance in Scoliosis

The Effect of the Core Stabilization Training on Respiratory Parameters , Functional Capacity and Balance in Scoliosis

The Effect of Core Stabilization Training on Respiratory Parameters, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Balance, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

The vertebral column is a structure that transfers the weight of the head and torso to the lower extremity, provides trunk movements and protects the spinal cord.A three dimensional deformity involving lateral flexion of the vertebrae in the frontal plane at 10 ° and above, including axial rotation and physiologic flexion (hypokyphosis) components in the sagittal plane, is defined as scoliosis. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a type of idiopathic scoliosis that occurs in the period from the onset of puberty (up to 10 years) until the closure of growth plates. Scoliosis is caused by postural, balance and neuromotor disorders as a primary cause of impaired sensory integrity, proprioceptive feedback deficits, secondary lung problems, organ disorders and pain. In addition, the quality of life in these individuals is also seen to decrease.Children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis have inadequate respiratory function and a decrease in functional capacity. At the same time, these children show muscle weakness in certain parts of the body. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between home based core stabilization training, respiratory parameters, peripheral muscle strength, balance, functional capacity and quality of life in individuals with young scoliosis. The investigators suggest that the addition of core stabilization training to children with mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will produce good results.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis, Core Stabilization Training, Exercise Training, Pulmonary Function Test, 6 - Minute Walk Test, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Balance with Biodex, Quality of Life

The control group will be given home based traditional scoliosis exercise training for 8 weeks, 5 days a week for 30 minutes. The content of the physiotherapy program; posture, interscapular muscle strengthening, stretching and lateral flexion exercises are formed.

In addition to home based traditional scoliosis exercise, the training group will also receive core stabilization exercise training for 8 weeks, 5 days a week, for 30 minutes. Core stabilization training; exercises for 2 muscle systems that contribute to spinal stability are given. The first one is the "local system" muscles; multifidus, transversus abdominis, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. The second, the "global system" includes large superficial muscles, such as erector spines, rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, quadratus lumborum, gluteus maximus, and latissimus dorsi.

Program will include posture exercises, strengthening exercises of interscapular muscle and limb, diaphragmatic breathing exercises and stretching exercises for lumbar extensor, hip flexor, hamstring, pectoral muscles. Exercises will be applied 1 sets of 10 repetitions and once a day.

Program will include posture exercises, strengthening exercises of interscapular muscle and limb, diaphragmatic breathing exercises and stretching exercises for lumbar extensor, hip flexor, hamstring, pectoral muscles. In addition, the training group received core stabilization exercises for multifidus, transversus abdominis, diaphragm,erector spines, rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, quadratus lumborum, gluteus maximus, and pelvic floor muscles.Exercises will be applied 1 sets of 10 repetitions and once a day.

Inclusion Criteria: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: Documented diagnosis any of cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic or mental disorders which may affect the assessments results. Subjects previously undertaken any of spinal surgeries. Subjects involved in exercise training 3 or more days a week.

Yildirim S, Ozyilmaz S, Elmadag NM, Yabaci A. Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, and Perceived Appearance in Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Aug 1;101(8):719-725. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001984. Epub 2022 Feb 2.