Feedback-Based Balance Training for Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Effect of Adding Feedback-Based Balance Training to Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises Compared With Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises Alone on Balance in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
60 participants
Apr 4, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is associated with impaired balance, and previous studies have shown that combining balance or hippotherapy training with scoliosis-specific exercises such as Schroth can improve postural control and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding HUBER® 360 neuromuscular balance training to scoliosis-specific exercises on balance outcomes in adolescents with AIS.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age between 10 and 17 years
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis confirmed by a specialist physiatrist
- No history of brace treatment
- Radiological evaluation showing a Cobb angle between 10° and 25°
Exclusion Criteria16
- Congenital scoliosis
- Neuromuscular scoliosis
- History of spinal surgery (including procedures involving paravertebral muscles or other spinal operations)
- Presence of metabolic bone disease affecting skeletal structure
- Severe autoimmune or endocrinological disease
- Connective tissue disorder or skeletal dysplasia
- Mental retardation preventing comprehension of simple instructions
- Advanced peripheral joint disease
- Coexisting polyneuropathy
- Coexisting myopathy
- Central nervous system disease that may affect balance
- History of abdominal surgery or abdominal trauma
- Presence of additional chronic comorbidities
- Lack of parental consent for participation in the study
- Functional scoliosis
- Current or prior brace use
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
Participants complete 30 minutes of balance training using the HUBER® 360 device during each session throughout the study period. The training focuses on postural control, spinal stability, muscle strengthening, and balance control. All sessions are supervised by a physiotherapist.
Participants complete a structured 30-minute home-based balance exercise program regularly throughout the study period. The exercises focus on postural control and balance training. No device-based or feedback-based balance training is used in this intervention.
Participants perform 45-minute supervised scoliosis exercise sessions throughout the study period. The exercises focus on postural correction, spinal mobility, and muscle balance. All sessions are supervised by a physiotherapist.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT07430098