Schroth and Pilates for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Summary

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Schroth training and the multidimensional effects of adding Pilates-based exercises to Schroth training in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Specifically, the study aims to evaluate the effects of Pilates-based exercises combined with Schroth training on lung capacity, trunk muscle strength, proprioception, trunk rotation, and posture. In addition, it seeks to examine the impact of the intervention on important functional and psychosocial outcomes, including quality of life, perceived cosmetic deformity, and pain threshold.

This study is expected to contribute to the existing evidence on the use of Pilates exercises in combination with Schroth exercises for individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by providing a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of this combined intervention. The findings are intended to provide guidance for clinicians and researchers regarding the combined use of different exercise approaches in the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Furthermore, the study aims to explore the potential benefits of integrating the Schroth method with Pilates as a holistic treatment approach for scoliosis management.

Conditions

• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Schroth Group

Participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group.Participants in the control group will receive supervised Schroth exercise training twice weekly for 8 weeks in face-to-face sessions conducted by a physiotherapist. In addition, they will perform only the Schroth home exercise program.All participants will perform their home exercises twice daily, in the morning and evening. Before prescribing the home exercise program, the physiotherapist will provide detailed instructions and demonstrate each exercise during the clinical sessions. The home exercises will be performed twice daily, with each exercise consisting of 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

OTHER

Schroth and Pilates Group

Participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive supervised Schroth training combined with Pilates-based exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks in face-to-face sessions conducted by a physiotherapist. In addition, they will be prescribed a home exercise program consisting of Schroth home exercises and Pilates-based exercises.All participants will perform their home exercises twice daily, in the morning and evening. Before prescribing the home exercise program, the physiotherapist will provide detailed instructions and demonstrate each exercise during the clinical sessions. The home exercises will be performed twice daily, with each exercise consisting of 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Emine Kübra AY · Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

• Bahar ANAFOROĞLU · Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

10 Years

Max Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-07-01

Primary Completion

2027-12-31

Completion

2027-12-31

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations