Asymmetry Improvement on Core Training for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

摘要

The etiology of idiopathic scoliosis is not known, it mainly occurs in adolescents aged 11–18 yr with a Cobb angle of 10 degrees or greater (1), characterized by vertebral rotation and lateral curvature as a three-dimensional spinal deformity (2, 3). This is a complex spinal deformity that can cause posture imbalance, muscle weakness in the spine area, and chronic pain (4). The asymmetry in the pelvis, which serves the function of maintaining body alignment with the spine, will have a negative effect on idiopathic scoliosis (5). Therefore, active and comprehensive research is required through implementing exercise intervention programs to prevent scoliosis caused by three-dimensional deformity and to improve spinal and pelvic asymmetry. In this regard, we aimed to contribute to public health by helping adolescents with spinal healthcare and prevention of idiopathic scoliosis by implementing core training among adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and investigating their impact on the improvement of three-dimensional spinal and pelvic deformities.