Oxygen Consumption in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Oxygen Consumption in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a rotational deformity of the spine that could be
 seen 2-3% of population. Conservative treatment of AIS with 20-45 degree lateral flexion
 angle (Cobb) includes brace and therapeutic exercises. Some gait abnormalities were defined
 like decreased torsional movements of spine, increased muscular work and energy expenditure
 in AIS. Additionally wearing a brace limits pelvic motions and affects pendulum-like
 mechanism of gait. Our aim was to investigate gait energy consumption, pulmonary functions,
 balance and lower extremity loading symmetry in AIS subjects who are getting conservative
 treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Cobb angle between 20-45 degree,

 -  Prescribed a rigid spinal brace by doctor

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Having leg length discrepancy more than 1 centimeter

 -  Having a lung disease

 -  Having another orthopedic or neurologic disorder