Soft Orthotic and Exercise Treatment to Control Spine Curvature in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

What this Trial Is About

Idiopathic scoliosis is a common spinal deformity affecting adolescents during their growth spurts, characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. The cause is unknown but may involve neuromuscular issues. The study aims to develop a neuromuscular corrective treatment to improve conservative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and potentially provide a more effective approach than current methods. Participants will be divided into two groups. The control group will receive a scoliosis-specific exercise program consisting of three one-hour sessions per week over 12 weeks focused on correcting posture. The experimental group will follow the same exercise program combined with wearing a soft orthotic undergarment with external strapping for 12 hours daily over the same 12-week period. This soft orthosis is designed to provide gentle, passive compression to help correct spinal deformities. During the study, researchers will measure changes in the degree of spinal curvature, pelvic alignment, vertebral rotation, and coronal imbalance at the start and after 12 weeks of treatment. Participants will undergo X-rays to assess these outcomes. The study focuses on monitoring the effectiveness of these interventions in controlling scoliosis progression over the 12-week timeframe.

Conservative Management for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis