The Effect of Schroth Exercises on Abdominal Muscle Thickness

Although abdominal muscle thickness has been evaluated in individuals with scoliosis in the literature, there is no study in the literature reporting the relationship between abdominal muscle thickness under ultrasound as a result of schroth exercises. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Schroth method on abdominal muscle thickness in people with AIS.

Inclusion Criteria:Having been diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis by a specialist physician,7-25 years old,The primary curvature is between 10-45 degrees according to the Cobb method,C or S scoliosis,Pain in the back/lumbar region due to scoliosis,Those who have not received any exercise therapy for scoliosis before,Volunteer to participate in the study,Having the cognitive capacity to cooperate with the guidance of the physiotherapist,Have not had any musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months,No neurological, orthopedic or cardiopulmonary disorders other than the diagnosis of scoliosis,Young individuals who have not undergone any surgery related to the diagnosis of scoliosis will be included in the study.Exclusion Criteria:The patient has any contraindications for exercise,Having had previous spine surgery and abdominal surgery,Having any mental problems,The fact that scoliosis is not idiopathic but has arisen for different reasons (neurological, congenital),In case of neurological, psychiatric, muscular, rheumatic or orthopedic diseases, these people will not be included in the study.