Dance therapy may boost fitness and body image in teens with scoliosis

This study investigates whether adding dance-based exercises to standard scoliosis therapy improves physical fitness, body image, and quality of life in adolescents with mild scoliosis. Twenty-four teens aged 10–18 with a spinal curve between 10 and 30 degrees will be randomly assigned to either standard exercises alone or standard exercises plus six weeks of dance sessions. Researchers will measure flexibility, core strength, balance, and how participants feel about their bodies and daily life.