Clinical Trial: Effect of a Brace on the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Breathing
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Study of the Effect of a Cheneau-Toulouse-Munster Brace in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on Respiratory Function
Brief Summary:
This study intends to investigate the effect of bracing on respiratory function in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).In particular, it will look at the effect of the brace on respiratory function and 3D volume of the thoracic cage.An additional evaluation of the pressure forces of the brace, using a connected t-shirt, will be carried out.The investigators hypothesise that the brace will decrease the respiratory parameters and 3D volume of the thoracic cage, especially during deep breathing.
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