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Unraveling the Muscle Activation Equation: 3D Scoliosis-Specific Exercises and Muscle Response in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study aimed to analyze thoracic and lumbar erector spinae muscle activations during 3D elongation exercises in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Participants included 24 adolescents, meeting specific criteria such as a Cobb angle between 10° and 20°, and not having undergone surgical or brace treatments. EMG data were collected to evaluate muscle activations. The study found no significant interaction between exercise type and the side of the curve, but a significant main effect of exercise type on muscle activation, irrespective of Cobb angle. Different exercise types significantly affected muscle activity, with the highest activations in the TheraBand exercise, followed by manual and without equipment conditions. This suggests that exercise type significantly impacts muscle engagement in AIS patients, providing valuable insights for targeted exercise program design. The study, however, focused on short-term muscle activation, not long-term Cobb angle progression, pointing to the need for further research in this area.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app14166984

Authors: Bünyamin Haksever, Caglar Soylu, Pervın Demir, Necmiye Un Yildirim

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728