Beneficial effects of aerobic training in adolescent patients with moderate idiopathic scoliosis

[摘要] Aim and MethodsThe major aim of this study was to determine whether after 6 weeks of aerobic training adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) girls who suffer from mild scoliotic curvatures (n = 6) behaved in a similar way than healthy controls (n = 6) in different biochemical, anthropometric, and cardio respiratory parameters.Results The maximal power output and the power output achieved at the anaerobic threshold (AT), during the maximal exercise test, were significantly increased in both experimental groups, when compared with resting conditions. The training program caused significant changes in body composition (i.e., a decrease in body fat %) only in the scoliotic group. Regarding the cardio respiratory measurements, VO2max was increased by 17% in AIS group and 10% in the healthy group.ConclusionsOur results suggest that physical activity should be encouraged in scoliotic girls with mild curvatures...

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Maximal oxygen consumption ;Anaerobic threshold ;Body fat ;Life expectancy