Exercise Effects on Fascia, Low Back Pain, and Function in Scoliosis
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The use of various muscle energy techniques to address fascial restrictions, in addition to three-dimensional correction within scoliosis-specific exercise approaches, suggests that these exercises may have different effects on thoracolumbar fascia thickness. This may, in turn, lead to varying impacts on low back pain and functional improvement. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different scoliosis-specific exercise approaches on thoracolumbar fascia thickness, low back pain, and function in individuals with idiopathic lumbar scoliosis and chronic low back pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 10-50 years * Diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis * Presenting a lumbar scoliosis pattern * Cobb angle greater than 15° * Experiencing low back pain for more than 3 months * Pain intensity ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) * Able to read and write Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery * Received any scoliosis treatment within the last year * Current use of a spinal brace * Use of pain medication * Scoliosis due to non-idiopathic causes (e.g., neurological, congenital) * Presence of neurological, psychological, congenital, or rheumatologic disorders * Any musculoskeletal pathology affecting the spine or trunk