Comparison of the Effects of Core Stability Exercises in the Frontal and Sagittal Planes on Selected Biomechanical Variables in Individuals with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Physical Education, Bandar Lengeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hormozgan, Iran

2 Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Objective: This study examines the effect of eight weeks of core stability exercises in the frontal and sagittal planes, combined with traction therapy, on Cobb angle, trunk rotation angle, and range of motion in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis.
Method: This study follows a controlled clinical trial design with pre-test and post-test assessments. The statistical population consisted of adults aged 15 to 25 years from Isfahan, diagnosed with single-curve idiopathic scoliosis with a Cobb angle ranging from 10 to 40 degrees. The participants were randomly assigned to three groups: traction exercises, core stability exercises in the sagittal plane, and core stability exercises in the frontal plane.
Findings: The findings demonstrated that traction therapy, combined with core stability exercises in the frontal and sagittal planes, led to a significant reduction in Cobb angle in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis, with no significant difference observed between the two interventions. However, the combination of traction therapy and core stability exercises in the frontal and sagittal planes did not result in significant changes in the range of motion in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis. Additionally, traction therapy combined with core stability exercises in the frontal and sagittal planes significantly increased trunk rotation angle, with no significant difference between the two interventions.
Conclusion: while the combination of traction exercises and core stability training can positively impact trunk rotation, optimizing treatment protocols and considering individual factors are necessary for achieving better outcomes.

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  • Receive Date: 06 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 27 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 30 April 2025
  • First Publish Date: 30 April 2025
  • Publish Date: 22 December 2025

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