Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Operated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

In this study, the preoperative pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strengths, functional capacities, and QoL of AIS patients who were eligible for surgery by the physician were evaluated. Subsequently, individuals underwent surgery. Pulmonary function tests and respiratory muscle strength measurements were performed on the patients approximately two days after surgery. Inspiratory Muscle Training was initiated at 60% of the MIP value. IMT was administered using the Powerbreathe device twice a day with 30x2 breaths. The device was adjusted weekly based on the patient\'s current MIP value, and training continued at 60% of the MIP value . The sham group received IMT at 5% of the measured MIP value, with adjustments made weekly, similar to the IMT group. Patients were asked to keep a daily record of their sessions. IMT was administered for a total of 6 weeks. At the end of the sixth week, initial tests and questionnaires were repeated for individuals in both groups.