Augmented Reality-Assisted Physiotherapy for Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Qualitative Study

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

AR-Supported Scoliosis-Specific Physiotherapy: This intervention consists of scoliosis-specific physiotherapy supported by AR technology. Participants will engage in postural correction exercises delivered by licensed physiotherapists using an AR system that provides real-time avatar feedback, movement guidance, and gamified motivation. The intervention aims to improve body awareness, adherence, and motivation among adolescents diagnosed with AIS. Each participant will complete at least four weeks of structured AR-supported sessions.

Study summary

This study aims to explore the effects of augmented reality (AR)-supported physiotherapy on body awareness, motivation, and exercise adherence in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study will involve semi-structured interviews with adolescents who have completed at least four weeks of AR-based physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises. The goal is to understand participants' lived experiences with AR-enhanced rehabilitation and to inform the development of adolescent-centered, technology-integrated physiotherapy strategies in conservative scoliosis care.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Body Awareness Following AR-Supported Physiotherapy — Within 1 week after completing the 4-week intervention
  This outcome will assess adolescents' subjective body awareness, including their perception of postural alignment, movement control, and physical self-understanding, after completing AR-supported scoliosis-specific physiotherapy. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to evaluate perceived changes in awareness.

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