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Telehealth Schroth Exercise Trial for Scoliosis (Telehealth SETS study)

Research shows that scoliosis-specific exercises can improve pain & quality of life. Delivery of Schroth exercises via online methods has not been studied. Adolescents with Adolescent/Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis will be recruited. Participants will be randomized to the Schroth Scoliosis specific online exercise group or the control group. The control group has the opportunity to switch over to the exercise group after 6 months. The 6-month Schroth program consists of 10 sessions: 6 1-hr long initial online training sessions over 2-3 weeks, followed by 45-min.-long follow-ups via videoconference. 3D Ultrasound imaging of the spine will help measure curve angles/vertebra rotation; Surface Topography will help assess cosmetic changes.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Female

  • Eligible Ages:

    10 to 16

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
-Female
-Age 10-16 years
-Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis or Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
-Curve between 15 and 45 degrees
-Risser sign ≤3
-Access to videoconference
Exclusion Criteria:
-Planning surgery for scoliosis
-Previous scoliosis surgery
-Previously wore a brace
-Already received Scoliosis Specific Physio-therapeutic Exercises

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Kathleen Shearer

[email protected]
7809936224
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: Pro00104726