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March 21, 2026European Spine JournalOpen Access

Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and core stabilization on physical and functional parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a randomized controlled trial

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MKMehmet Hanifi KayaAhi Evran UniversityÖBÖznur BüyükturanBBBuket Büyükturan

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Implication

A randomized controlled trial evaluates exercise effects on physical function and quality of life in adolescents with scoliosis, suggesting effective rehabilitation strategies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to compare the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Core Stabilization (CS) exercises on spinal and functional outcomes in adolescents with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).
  • Conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 52 adolescents aged 10-18 diagnosed with AIS.
  • Participants randomly assigned to PNF or CS exercise groups, both receiving interventions three times weekly for 10 weeks.
  • Primary outcomes measured included Cobb angle; secondary outcomes included Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR) and the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) scores.
  • Both exercise groups showed significant improvements in the Cobb angle, ATR, SRS-22 scores, and overall physical function (p < 0.05).
  • The PNF group had a greater reduction in the Cobb angle (6.8° ± 1.2°) compared to the CS group (5.4° ± 1.1°, p < 0.05).
  • Both methods effectively improved quality of life, with no significant differences between groups in SRS-22 scores.

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Kaya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be34af6e48c4981c672c81https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-026-09868-3
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