Effect of PSSE on Plantar Pressure Distribution and Balance in Scoliosis

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Jan 9, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

Scoliosis is a complex 3-dimensional deformity of the spine characterized by rotation of the vertebra at least 10 degrees lateral deviation and a decrease in the normal kyphotic curvature of the spine. Although the etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is unknown, it is the most common type of scoliosis that occurs in the period from the age of 10 until the skeletal development is completed.

It is reported in the literature that AIS is associated with balance dysfunction, vestibular system defect, proprioceptive disorder, and brain stem dysfunction. In visual, vestibular and so...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • To have diagnosis of Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis
• • To be in between 10-17 years
• • To be the Cobb angle which determined in Anteroposterior graphy as between 10-45 degree
• • To not having any other exercise attitude about scoliosis before.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Spinal surgery or tumor history
• • Accompanying mental, rheumatologic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary disease history
• • Vision and / or hearing loss
• • Disease history related to balance and vestibular system
• • Injury or involvement of the lower extremities that may affect balance