ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

This study looked at whether a special back brace (Chêneau orthosis) can improve spine and leg alignment in teens with scoliosis. Thirty adolescents aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves wore the brace at least 18 hours a day. Researchers measured changes in spine and leg angle…

This study tested whether using augmented reality (AR) during exercise helps teenagers with mild scoliosis feel more aware of their body, like their trunk appearance, and stick to their exercise routine. Thirty teens aged 10-18 with a spinal curve between 10 and 30 degrees were s…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in teenagers after surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine). Twenty patients aged 13 to 18 took part. They used VR during physical therapy, and researchers measured thei…

This study looked at whether Schroth exercises, a special type of physical therapy, can help teenagers with mild to moderate scoliosis. Thirty teens aged 10-20 with a spine curve between 15-40 degrees took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, breathing, and qualit…

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 giving teens extra education and coping skills through a smartphone app could help them manage pain and recover faster after scoliosis surgery. Forty teens aged 11 to 18 took part. The app provided videos and tools to address the emotional side of pain, …

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 in 54 girls aged 10-18. The goal was to se…