Active Video Game-Based Exercise Training and Stability Training After AIS Surgery

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Jul 5, 2024

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) is considered the gold standard in the surgical treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) as it provides successful results in terms of deformity correction. However, it has been emphasized in many studies that postoperative rehabilitation should be planned to reduce pain and movement limitations of individuals after surgery and to increase their activity and participation levels. It is stated that postoperative rehabilitation programs should especially include stabilization, proprioception, and postural balance training. Postoperative rehabilitation a...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having been diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by an orthopedic specialist
• • Being between the ages of 10 and 18
• • The Cobb angle determined on the anteroposterior radiograph must be over 45 degrees before surgery.
• • Having had posterior spinal fusion surgery
• • Between 8th week and 6 months postoperatively
• • Ability to understand and follow instructions
• • Volunteering to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Complications that prevent rehabilitation after surgery (such as postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak, paraparesis, hemiparesis)
• • Neuromuscular, rheumatic disease or vestibular problems that may affect balance, vision-related diseases
• • Orthopedic problems that may prevent participation in the exercise program
• • Serious lung complications associated with surgery
• • Any other exercise or physical activity that may affect trunk muscle strength or balance
• • Patients who cannot understand and follow instructions