Simple exercises may strengthen back muscles in teens with scoliosis

NCT ID NCT07250295

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

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 physiotherapist. Researchers measured muscle thickness with ultrasound and used questionnaires to assess quality of life before and after the program.

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Locations

  • Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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