Effects of a Home-Based Exercise Intervention (E-Fit) on Bone Density, Muscle Function, and Quality of Life in Girls with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 18; no. 20; p. 10899
• Main Authors: Lau, Rufina Wing-Lum, Cheuk, Ka-Yee, Ng, Bobby Kin-Wah, Tam, Elisa Man-Shan, Hung, Alec Lik-Hang, Cheng, Jack Chun-Yiu, Hui, Stanley Sai-Chuen, Lam, Tsz-Ping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 17.10.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Adolescents; Body mass index; Bone density; Bone mineral density; Compliance; Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; Exercise; Fatigue tests; Females; Home environment; Interval training; Metabolism; Muscle function; Muscle strength; Osteoporosis; Patients; Physical activity; Physical fitness; Quality of life; Questionnaires; Rest; Scoliosis; Standard deviation; Statistical analysis; Teenagers

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients have lower physical activity levels than normal adolescents, and there is an association with poorer bone and muscle health. This study evaluated the effects of a home-based exercise intervention (E-Fit) on bone mineral density (BMD), muscle...