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Filter by:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of technology-based exercises on treatment success in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Within the scope of the study, thirty patients with AIS will be randomly allocated to two groups. The control group will apply a program with conventional approaches consisting of a combination of structured three-dimensional scoliosis exercises, core stabilization and balance exercises. Patients in the intervention group will perform structured three-dimensional scoliosis exercises, core stabilization and balance exercises similarly to the control group. However, patients in the intervention group will perform core stabilization and balance exercises with virtual reality games for twenty-four weeks. Patients' Cobb angle, Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (balance), Posterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (POTSI) (cosmetic), Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS)(cosmetic), System Usability Scale (system usability) and Physical Activity Participation Motivation Scale (PAPMS) (motivation) parameters will be assess at the beginning of treatment, third and six month.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex three-dimensional spinal deformity with onset in adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18 years, characterized by coronal curvature, sagittal imbalance and horizontal rotation of the spine. The incidence of AIS is 1-4% globally, with more females than males, and it is a common, frequent and difficult-to-treat disease that seriously jeopardizes the physical and mental health of adolescents. Previous studies have found significant changes in the morphologic structure and physiologic characteristics of the paraspinal muscles in patients with AIS, including muscle fiber distribution, muscle contraction and relaxation capacity, the convex side of the AIS curve exhibits a higher level of electromyographic activity, and asymmetric changes in the paraspinal muscles are highly correlated with progression of scoliosis. The current single-electrode sEMG technique extracts limited muscle activity signals and is susceptible to interference from random noise. Compared with the single-electrode sEMG technique, HD-sEMG can provide rich spatiotemporal information on paraspinal muscle activity, so it is necessary to use a wide and closely spaced electrode array for signal acquisition to obtain more accurate and detailed characteristics of paraspinal muscle activity. In summary, this study used high-density surface electromyography to collect muscle parameters of the paraspinal muscles on the concave and convex sides of AIS patients and compared them with those of healthy people to comprehensively summarize the characteristics of their paraspinal muscles, so as to provide scientific basis for the subsequent development of precise treatment plans and improvement of clinical efficacy.
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional, multifactorial disease that becomes more prevalent in adolescents, disrupts the three-dimensional mechanism and posture of the vertebra, causes deterioration in the person's body perception and cosmetic perception, and also causes negative effects on social life and quality of life. Although idiopathic scoliosis is more common during adolescence, its cause is not yet known. It is divided into three subheadings according to the age of onset. These are respectively; It is classified as Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (0-3 years), Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis (4-10 years), Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (10 years and above). The most common one is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Its incidence in girls is 4 times higher than in boys. This study aimed to examine the effects of body image and self-esteem on quality of life in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis patients and to determine whether there is a difference between genders. Additionally, it will be examined what effect the duration of corset use has on these parameters.
The purpose of this research is to look at the effect of massage therapy on the pain, anxiety, and quality of life that pediatric patients have after undergoing spinal fusion surgery. This is a single-site, prospective, randomized, interventional study design that will involve post-thoracic and post-lumbar spinal fusion surgeries of pediatric patients from 7 to 19 years of age that present to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. These patients will be identified prior to their scheduled spinal fusion surgery and recruited to enroll in the study. The planned spinal fusion surgeries are not considered part of this research project, but rather considered standard of care and would occur whether the patient is enrolled in this project or not. Enrolled participants will be followed during their inpatient stay and through their subsequent follow-up visits at weeks 2, 6, and 12. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a massage therapy group or a group that receives the standard (normal) care for recovery after surgery. The final study involvement will occur at week 16 (post-hospital discharge) where a study team member will administer a quality of life (PedsQL) questionnaire via phone or mail with the subject. Data will be collected after study related procedures are completed.
Spinal deformity is common in childhood and adolescence, and can often present as scoliosis or increased thoracic kyphosis deformity with various etiologies.The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle, and diaphragm contraction is associated with respiratory functions.Any spinal deformity, especially one that affects the thoracic spine, can affect lung function.In the planned thesis study, investigators will measure the diaphragm thickness in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with scoliosis deformities affecting the thoracic region, whether there is any relationship between the impact in the thoracic region and the diaphragm thickness, and the three-dimensional exercise (Schroth exercise-Barcelona Schroth therapy) applied in investigators' clinic for scoliosis, before and after the treatment of the diaphragm. Investigators aimed to show whether there is any change in thickness.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional complex deformity of the spine characterized by lateral deviation of 10 degrees or more in the frontal plane, rotation in the transverse plane and hypokyphosis in the sagittal plane. It has been reported that in the presence of scoliosis, there is a change in muscle strength of people compared to their healthy peers due to the deterioration of their postural balance. There are many studies in the literature that evaluate the muscle strength of cases diagnosed with scoliosis with objective devices. Among these objective devices, reliability studies on hand dynamometry devices, which are easy to use, portable and cheaper than other devices, have been conducted for different populations. However, no reliability study of the handheld dynamometer device in patients with AIS has been found in the literature. Therefore, the aim of our study is to study the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability and validity of the trunk flexion, extension and lateral flexion muscle strengths of the hand dynamometer device in cases with AIS, which are known to have changes in muscle strength compared to their peers as a result of the change in spinal alignment. After obtaining the demographic information of the cases that meet the inclusion criteria within the scope of the study, the isometric muscle strength of the trunk flexor, extensor and right-left lateral flexor muscles will be evaluated by two different evaluators using a Lafayette hand dynamometer. To avoid systematic error, each participant will perform the isometric handheld dynamometer protocol in a random testing order. In order to determine interobserver reliability, on the first day of the test, the same hand dynamometer protocol will be applied to each participant by two different evaluators, after a 1-hour rest to prevent fatigue. To determine intraobserver reliability and compliance, participants will be re-evaluated by the same researchers at the same protocol, place and day period, 1 week apart to prevent learning effects. This study will reveal the intraobserver and interobserver reliability and validity of the handheld dynamometer device, which can be used in the evaluation of trunk muscle strength for clinicians working with AIS.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine of unknown etiology, in the treatment of which physiotherapy-specific scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE), corset and surgical treatment approaches are used depending on the severity of the curvature [8, 9]. The Schroth method, one of the PSSE methods, has been shown to reduce the severity of the curvature, Cobb angles and the need for surgery, especially in curvatures between 10-30 degrees, slow down the progression of the curvature, increase back muscle strength and improve respiratory functions [10-12]. In the Schroth method, mental imagery, exteroceptive, proprioceptive stimulations and mirror control, which follow motor learning principles and include internal focus, are used to increase body awareness and facilitate the individual's self-posture corrections with postural, sensorimotor and rotational breathing exercises specific to scoliosis [5, 10]. In cases that require long-term treatment, such as scoliosis, the motivation and participation of the child and adolescent population in particular decreases and negatively affects the success of treatment [1, 2]. Additionally, it has been reported in the literature that patients have difficulty in performing Schroth exercises at home and adapting the corrected posture to daily life[5]. For this reason, in order to maintain the corrected posture and make it permanent, motor learning-based approaches must be used [6]. Virtual reality rehabilitation (VR) creates an external focus on the individual, allows for a large number of repetitions, and thus encourages motor learning. It is also known that VR increases motivation, participation and exercise performance in children and adolescents[7]. When the literature was examined, no studies were found regarding VR in individuals with AIS. We think that our study will show that Schroth-based VR will be effective on spinal parameters, trunk rotation and spinal mobility parameters in cases with AIS. Our aim is to examine the effects of Schroth-based VR in comparison with Schroth exercises in cases with AIS.
Targeting non-operative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients, including those who are braced and non-braced, this research project at Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks to revolutionize the treatment approach for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. This innovative study compares traditional physical therapy with a yoga-based intervention, focusing on alleviating back pain and enhancing quality of life in this specific patient group. This research is anchored in substantial existing evidence that highlights the physiological and psychological benefits of yoga and is in alignment with current AIS treatment strategies. Addressing the urgent need for diverse non-operative management strategies for AIS, this study is particularly timely given the challenges in accessing physical therapy and the growing concerns over opioid use. The investigators exploration of structured yoga protocols aims to introduce a viable alternative therapy, providing significant relief and improving the quality of life for AIS patients who are not candidates for surgery. By integrating cutting-edge healthcare solutions with the increasing interest in yoga in the U.S., this project aims to establish a new benchmark in non-surgical AIS treatment that is both effective and accessible to a wide range of patients
Postural stability is one of the most important factors that determine a person's ability to make and maintain movements. It has been reported that in the presence of scoliosis, the postural stability of people is negatively affected due to somatosensory disorders. There are many studies in the literature that evaluate the postural stability of cases diagnosed with scoliosis with objective methods. Evaluation of postural oscillations with objective devices is used to determine whether postural stability changes in AIS and whether the type and location of scoliosis affect the progression. The most commonly used objective devices for this purpose are balanced assessment systems in which changes in postural sway are recorded on the force platform. Our study aims to investigate the reliability of the "Postural Stability", "Limits of Stability", "Sensory Integration" and "Bilateral Comparison" tests of the Al Balance Balance Exercise and Analysis System in cases with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. After the demographic information of the cases that meet the inclusion criteria within the scope of the study is recorded, postural stability and balance evaluations within the Al Balance System will be performed on the cases. Evaluations will be carried out with bare feet and feet positioned at the same coordinates. The tests will last 30 seconds and the test will be repeated a total of 3 times with a 1-minute rest between tests. These measurements will be repeated after 7 days to evaluate reliability. With this study, the reliability of a new and local balance assessment system will be tested in cases with AIS.
The goal of this feasibility clinical trial is to learn if melatonin can help teens having major musculoskeletal surgery by promoting healthy sleep. Melatonin is available as a dietary supplement that may be effective in promoting longer, higher quality sleep. This study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of melatonin for teens undergoing major musculoskeletal surgery, as well as determine optimal measured outcomes (sleep, pain, health-related quality of life) at short- and long-term follow-up.