The efficacy of core stabilization exercise in mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal abnormalities. Core stabilization exercise (CSE) has become a common approach in the treatment of AIS. However, the efficacy of CSE in AIS remains a subject of debate.

Objective

To determine the efficacy of CSE in the patients with AIS in comparison with different intervention programs.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wan Fang, Wei Pu, and CNKI databases, encompassing literature from their inception through December 31st, 2024. Two independent reviewers screened the studies, with inter-rater agreement evaluated via kappa scores. Randomized control trials that focus on the efficacy and safety of CSE in AIS popula

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869405 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature