The Musculoskeletal System During Puberty in Dancers With Scoliosis, and the Effect of an Exercise Program
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
assessment of the musculoskeletal system will be performed twice a year, for three years of young dancers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female dancers aged 11-16 years who dance at least three times per week and whose parents have provided informed consent. * Dancers who have participated in at least three weekly hours of classical ballet during the year preceding the study and during the study year. * A minimum of two years of experience in classical ballet training. * Dancers without underlying medical conditions, not taking medications, and with no history of orthopedic surgery. * dancers diagnosed during the study with mild to moderate scoliosis who are not under medical follow-up requiring active orthopedic or surgical treatment. Exclusion criteria: \- Dancers who are taking medications, are not in good health, have underlying medical conditions, or have undergone any orthopedic surgery.