ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

This study compares standard Schroth exercises with a virtual reality version of the same exercises in teens aged 10–15 with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (curves of 10–30 degrees). The goal is to see if adding VR improves spinal alignment, trunk rotation, and mobility mor…

This study looked at whether a program of core stabilization exercises could help teenagers who had surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine) have more balanced shoulders and shoulder blades. Twenty teens aged 10 to 18 who had spinal fusion surgery did the exercises and were tested …

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality games to standard scoliosis exercises helps teenagers with curved spines. Twenty teens aged 10-15 with moderate scoliosis took part. Half did regular exercises, and the other half also played virtual reality games for balance an…

This study tested a new standing therapy device with a biofeedback mechanism in 32 children and adolescents aged 8-16 with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants used the device or received other therapies twice a week for six months. The main goal was to see if the device could redu…

This study tested whether specialized scoliosis exercises (PSSE-Schroth) are better than general strengthening exercises for teenagers with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Over 12 months, researchers measured changes in spine curvature and how many kids needed a brace. The goal is to …

This study tested whether a Chêneau spinal brace improves spine and leg alignment in 30 teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Participants wore the brace at least 18 hours daily, and researchers measured changes after 3 and 6 months using X-rays and other tests. The goal wa…

This study tested whether adding augmented reality (AR) to standard scoliosis exercises helps teenagers with mild to moderate curves. Thirty adolescents aged 10-18 did either regular Schroth exercises or AR-assisted versions for four weeks. Researchers measured body awareness, ho…

This study looked at tiny molecules in the blood, called microRNAs, to see if they can help diagnose adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a condition that causes a curved spine in teens. Researchers compared blood samples from 20 teens with AIS and 10 healthy teens to find diff…

This study looked at whether Schroth exercises, a special type of physical therapy, can help teenagers with scoliosis. 30 teens with mild to moderate curves took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, breathing, and quality of life before and after the exercise prog…

This study looked at whether specific scoliosis exercises could improve back muscle thickness and quality of life in 70 teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. One group did scoliosis-specific exercises, while the other did leg exercises, both for 12 weeks with a physioth…

This study tested whether adding telerehabilitation (remote coaching) to home exercises helps teens with mild scoliosis more than standard home exercises alone. Twenty-nine adolescents aged 10-18 with mild curves participated. Researchers measured posture, pain, body image, and q…

This study tested whether giving teens extra education and coping skills through a smartphone app could help them manage pain and recover faster after scoliosis surgery. Forty adolescents aged 11 to 18 took part. The app provided videos on what to expect and how to cope, aiming t…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) before physical therapy sessions could help teens aged 13-18 feel less pain and need fewer opioids after scoliosis surgery. Twenty participants were split into two groups: one received VR sessions before therapy, the other did …

This study investigates whether a portable, affordable hand dynamometer can reliably measure trunk muscle strength in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will test the device on 41 teens aged 10-18, comparing results between two evaluators and across two sessions o…

This completed study examined 22 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis to see if joint hypermobility (flexibility) and foot posture are linked to the severity of their spinal curve. Researchers measured hypermobility with the Beighton Score, foot posture with the Foot Posture Ind…

This study looked at 20 teens with scoliosis (a curved spine) to see if the position of their shoulder blades is linked to how well they can use their arms. Researchers measured shoulder blade movement and arm power using simple tests like throwing a weighted ball. The goal is to…

This study looked at how teenagers with scoliosis sense and imagine their own bodies compared to healthy teens. Researchers tested touch sensitivity, left-right thinking, and body position awareness. The goal was to better understand how the brain might be involved in scoliosis, …

This study looked at whether teens with idiopathic scoliosis (a spine curve) have different pelvic floor muscle activity compared to healthy teens. Researchers measured muscle activation using a special device and also checked quality of life. The goal was to better understand ho…

This observational study looked at how performing two tasks at once (like walking while carrying a tray) affects teenagers with scoliosis compared to healthy teens. Researchers measured timing and upper limb function to see if scoliosis impacts multitasking ability. The goal is t…

This study looked at how Schroth exercises, a special type of physical therapy for scoliosis, affect brain structure and body awareness in teenage girls with mild scoliosis. Researchers compared Schroth exercises to traditional exercises using brain scans and sensation tests. The…

This study tested whether a computerized balance test can predict if adolescent scoliosis will get worse. Researchers measured postural control in 95 girls aged 11-14 with mild scoliosis. The goal is to help doctors decide early on who needs treatment like braces or therapy, avoi…