Kubra Aydin

University of East London, UK

Abstract Title: Tele-Rehabilitation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Innovative Physiotherapy Approach

Biography: Dr. Kubra Aydin is a physiotherapist with an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology from the University of East London. She has extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cardiopulmonary, and pediatric rehabilitation. Her academic interests focus on tele-rehabilitation, multimodal rehabilitation strategies, patient adherence, early intervention, and functional recovery. She actively collaborates with research teams in the United Kingdom and Turkey and has presented her work at international physiotherapy and rehabilitation conferences.

Research Interest: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complex spinal deformity requiring long-term physiotherapy management, continuous monitoring, and high levels of patient adherence. Maintaining treatment continuity during adolescence presents a significant clinical challenge, particularly when access to in-person rehabilitation is limited. Recent advancements in tele-rehabilitation have enabled physiotherapists to deliver structured, remote, and individualised rehabilitation programmes. The aim of this presentation is to explore the role of tele-rehabilitation in the physiotherapeutic management of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, with a focus on clinical feasibility, patient adherence, and functional outcomes. This presentation describes a physiotherapy-led tele-rehabilitation framework incorporating scoliosis-specific exercises, postural training, breathing awareness, and patient education. Remote assessment methods, exercise progression, and adherence monitoring strategies are discussed using standard clinical and functional outcome measures commonly applied in scoliosis rehabilitation. Tele-rehabilitation offers a flexible and accessible approach for adolescents with scoliosis, supporting continuity of care while promoting active participation and self-management. Clinical observations indicate that structured tele-rehabilitation may enhance adherence, maintain functional outcomes, and effectively complement face-to-face physiotherapy interventions. Tele-rehabilitation represents a valuable adjunct to conventional scoliosis management and aligns with emerging digital health strategies in contemporary physiotherapy practice. Its integration into scoliosis rehabilitation programmes may expand access to care and support long-term treatment engagement in adolescent populations. Keywords: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Tele-Rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Patient Adherence; Digital Health