Acute effects of spinal bracing on scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Gur G., TURGUT E., AYHAN Ç., Baltaci G., Yakut Y.

CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS, vol.47, pp.14-19, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.05.010
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.14-19
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Bracing is the most common nonsurgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spinal braces affect glenohumeral and scapulothoracic motion because they restrict trunk movements. However, the potential spinal-bracing effects on scapular kinematics are unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the acute effects of spinal bracing on scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.