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Article: Surface electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback posture training improves the physical and mental health of early adolescents with mild scoliosis: A qualitative study

TitleSurface electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback posture training improves the physical and mental health of early adolescents with mild scoliosis: A qualitative study
Authors
KeywordsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis
mild scoliosis
surface electromyography biofeedback posture training
Issue Date25-Sep-2023
PublisherSAGE Publications
Citation
Digital Health, 2023, v. 9 How to Cite?
Abstract

Introduction

Asymmetry in paraspinal muscle activities is observed in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and may be of value for predicting curve progression. We have reported the effects of the surface electromyography biofeedback posture training program in improving the symmetry of paraspinal muscle activities and reducing the curve progression of early adolescents with mild scoliosis. This study further explored their subjective experience of the training program on posture correction and health-related quality of life.

Methods

Using purposive sampling, 13 early adolescents aged between 11 and 13 years with mild scoliosis participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews after completing 30 sessions of training. The data were recorded, transcribed, and coded using thematic analysis with NVivo 10. Significant statements and phrases were categorized into themes and subthemes.

Results

As assessed by X-ray, five early adolescents showed at least a 5° Cobb angle reduction in spinal curvature, while eight showed no significant curve progression (a Cobb angle change under 5°). Several subthemes related to the benefits of the training program on the health-related quality of life were generated, namely (a) posture correction, (b) improvement in body appearance, (c) restoration of muscle relaxation, (d) reduction in bodily pain and fatigue, (e) enhancement of self-confidence/self-image, and (f) improvement in social functioning.

Conclusions

Given its positive effects, the sEMG biofeedback posture training program has the potential to be an alternative early intervention for early adolescents with mild scoliosis. Further empirical studies need to be carried out to substantiate its effectiveness and evaluate the sustainability of its benefits over time.


Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/333910
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2023 Impact Factor: 2.9
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.767
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dc.contributor.authorCheung, MC-
dc.contributor.authorYip, J-
dc.contributor.authorLaw, D-
dc.contributor.authorCheung, JPY-
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-06T08:40:10Z-
dc.date.available2023-10-06T08:40:10Z-
dc.date.issued2023-09-25-
dc.identifier.citationDigital Health, 2023, v. 9-
dc.identifier.issn2055-2076-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/333910-
dc.description.abstract<h3>Introduction</h3><p>Asymmetry in paraspinal muscle activities is observed in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and may be of value for predicting curve progression. We have reported the effects of the surface electromyography biofeedback posture training program in improving the symmetry of paraspinal muscle activities and reducing the curve progression of early adolescents with mild scoliosis. This study further explored their subjective experience of the training program on posture correction and health-related quality of life.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using purposive sampling, 13 early adolescents aged between 11 and 13 years with mild scoliosis participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews after completing 30 sessions of training. The data were recorded, transcribed, and coded using thematic analysis with NVivo 10. Significant statements and phrases were categorized into themes and subthemes.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>As assessed by X-ray, five early adolescents showed at least a 5° Cobb angle reduction in spinal curvature, while eight showed no significant curve progression (a Cobb angle change under 5°). Several subthemes related to the benefits of the training program on the health-related quality of life were generated, namely (a) posture correction, (b) improvement in body appearance, (c) restoration of muscle relaxation, (d) reduction in bodily pain and fatigue, (e) enhancement of self-confidence/self-image, and (f) improvement in social functioning.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Given its positive effects, the sEMG biofeedback posture training program has the potential to be an alternative early intervention for early adolescents with mild scoliosis. Further empirical studies need to be carried out to substantiate its effectiveness and evaluate the sustainability of its benefits over time.</p>-
dc.languageeng-
dc.publisherSAGE Publications-
dc.relation.ispartofDigital Health-
dc.rightsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.-
dc.subjectAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis-
dc.subjectmild scoliosis-
dc.subjectsurface electromyography biofeedback posture training-
dc.titleSurface electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback posture training improves the physical and mental health of early adolescents with mild scoliosis: A qualitative study-
dc.typeArticle-
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/20552076231203820-
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dc.identifier.volume9-
dc.identifier.eissn2055-2076-
dc.identifier.isiWOS:001093123500001-
dc.identifier.issnl2055-2076-

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