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ArticleInternational journal of exercise science

Review of Physical Activity Benefits and Potential Considerations for Individuals with Surgical Fusion of Spine for Scoliosis.

Rumit Singh Kakar, Kathy J Simpson, Bhibha M DAS, Cathleen N Brown

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Article in International journal of exercise science. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
2.2field-weighted citation impact, top 13% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Rumit Singh KakarIthaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Kathy J SimpsonUniversity of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
Bhibha M DASEast Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
Cathleen N BrownOregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.
East Carolina University · USIthaca College · USOregon State University · USUniversity of Georgia · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Evidence-based recommendations for physical activity following spinal fusion surgeries for idiopathic scoliosis are limited, specifically in the adolescent population. Individuals with scoliosis treated operatively or non-operatively have been reported to participate in less than 1-3 days/week of even mildly strenuous physical exercises. Over 40% of individuals with scoliosis returned to sports at a level lower than pre-operative participation levels or did not return at all post spinal fusion. It is particularly important for human movement specialists, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers and kinesiologists to assist these individuals effectively transition to and maintain engagement in physical activity. This review provides a snapshot of common considerations and potential factors influencing individuals with spinal-fusion for scoliosis to participate in safe physical activity.

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosisarthrodesisphysical therapyScoliosisspinal fusionsports

Identifiers

PMID28344731
PMCPMC5360376
OpenAlexW2591975101

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