Mat-Pilates Exercises on Balance in Adolescents With Scoliosis

Adolescent scoliosis is one of the common spinal deformities observed during adolescenceperiod aged between 10‐16 years. It can introduce wide‐ranging dysfunction in differentbodily systems and organs. Numerous researchers present that standing balance assessmentsshow greater postural instability in adolescent with scoliosis compared with age‐matchedcontrols. Pilates exercises emphasizes the development of a neutral spine as it consistsof stretching, strengthening, and coordination activities. Consequently, it could improvethe stability of the spine, muscle strength, and flexibility of the pelvis, and hipjoints that in turn, could improve balance, lower limbs strength, and functionalcapacity. Several studies support the use of mat‐Pilates exercises among different areasin adults while, there is no research conducted on balance and functional capacity inchildren and adolescents with scoliosis. Hence, there is need to study the efficacy ofmat‐Pilates exercises on balance and functional capacity in adolescents with scoliosis.