Trunk Rotational Strength Training for the Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

摘要

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 14yrs (+-) 2.6yrs; mean Cobb 28 deg (+-) 6 deg range 20 deg-37 deg ) 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 deg (+-) 11 deg (range 6 deg -35 deg). Four individuals showed reduction (>5 deg) in their original curve, and 3 remained the same ((+-)5 deg). The strength training protocol significantly increased isometric rotational strength and scoliosis was stabilized short term.