Trunk rotational strength training for the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Quantified trunk rotational strength training has shown promise as a non-operative management option for individuals with AIS. The purposes of our study are to test whether a quantified trunk rotational strength training protocol can increase trunk strength and stabilize or decrease curve size. Seven adolescents with AIS (5 female 2 male; mean 14 yrs +/- 2.6 yrs; mean Cobb 28 degrees +/- 6 degrees range 20 degrees -37 degrees) underwent four months of supervised trunk rotational strength training, and repeat strength test. Trunk strength in both directions increased significantly after training (p<0.05). Average Cobb angle decreased to 23 degrees +/- 11 degrees (range 6 degrees -35 degrees). Four individuals showed reduction (>5 degrees) in their original curve, and 3 remained the same (+/-5 degrees). The strength training protocol significantly increased isometric rotational strength and scoliosis was stabilized short term.
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Kevin
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas 66106, USA.
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Burton
Doug
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Liu
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D012399:Rotation; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013909:Thorax