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Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Rotation Angular Breathing Exercises Among Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Summary
This study is a single-blind, two-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of core stabilization exercises combined with rotational angular breathing exercises on adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants aged 10-18 years with a Cobb angle between 10° and 25° will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving a structured exercise program or a control group receiving standard care. The intervention will be conducted over 12 weeks, with outcomes assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up periods. Primary outcomes include Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, inspiratory capacity, and spinal appearance. The study aims to determine whether the combined exercise approach is more effective than standard care in improving spinal alignment, respiratory function, and physical appearance.
Official title: Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Rotational Angular Breathing Exercises on Cobb's Angle, Trunk Rotation, Inspiratory Capacity and Spinal Appearance Among Idopathic Scoliosis Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2026-05-15
Completion Date
2026-11-15
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Core Stabilization Exercises
Core stabilization exercises: planks, bridges, bird dog, and dead bug Rotational angular breathing exercises: emphasizing thoracic expansion, asymmetric rib cage mobility, and postural correction through controlled inhalation and prolonged exhalation All exercises will be performed under supervised conditions initially, with emphasis on neuromuscular control, spinal stability, and coordinated breathing. Each session will last 40 minutes, including: 3 sessions per week 12-week intervention period 5 minutes warm-up 25 minutes core stabilization exercises 10 minutes rotational angular breathing exercises • Cool-down and postural awareness exercises
Standard Care (in control arm)
Participants in the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy management routinely used for idiopathic scoliosis. The intervention will focus on posture correction, spinal mobility, flexibility, general strengthening, and breathing awareness exercises without specialized core stabilization or rotational angular breathing techniques. The program will include: Warm-up exercises Stretching exercises for trunk and lower limb muscles Spinal mobility exercises Basic abdominal and back strengthening exercises Postural correction and ergonomic education Diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation exercises Cool-down exercises Sessions will be supervised initially by a physiotherapist to ensure correct technique and safety. Frequency and Duration 3 sessions per week 12-week intervention period 40 minutes per session Session Structure 5 minutes warm-up 25 minutes conventional physiotherapy exercises 5 minutes breathing exercises 5 minutes cool-down and posture education
Locations (2)
General hospital lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Ghurki trust and teaching hospital lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan