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Core stabilization training is used to improve postural balance in
musculoskeletal problems. The purpose of this study was to
investigate the effectiveness of stabilization training in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. STUDY DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial, pretest-posttest design.
METHODS: In total, 25 subjects with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were randomly
divided into two groups: stabilization group ( n = 12)
and control group ( n =
13). The stabilization group received core stabilization in addition to
traditional rehabilitation, and the control group received traditional
rehabilitation for 10 weeks. Assessment included Cobb's angle on radiograph,
apical vertebral rotation in Adam's test, trunk asymmetry (Posterior Trunk
Symmetry Index), cosmetic trunk deformity (Trunk Appearance Perception Scale),
and quality of life (Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire). RESULTS:
Inter-group comparisons showed significantly greater improvements in the mean
change in lumbar apical vertebral rotation degree and the pain domain of
Scoliosis Research Society-22 in the stabilization group than those in the
control group ( p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed for other
measurements between the groups; however, trends toward greater improvement were
observed in the stabilization group. CONCLUSION:
Core stabilization training in
addition to traditional exercises was more effective than traditional exercises
alone in the correction of vertebral rotation and reduction of pain in adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis. Clinical relevance Stabilization exercises are more
effective in reducing rotation deformity and pain than traditional exercises in
the conservative rehabilitation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. These
improvements suggest that stabilization training should be added to
rehabilitation programs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

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