Effect Of Klapp’s Exercises Through Telerehabilitation on The Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Scoliosis
Nelkie Xyza Butel, Anjennell Calad, Seneca Jurial, Charlene Kate Ramos, Ryan Jay Simon, Maureen Joy Tumamao
Abstract
Aim: This study determined the effect of Klapp’s exercises through telerehabilitation on the health-related quality of life of patients with scoliosis. Methods: This study used one-group pretest-posttest design to determine if there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest of patients with scoliosis with respect to intensity and quality of pain experienced by participants using the McGill short form pain questionnaire, extent of curvature of the spine using the Cobb angle measurement and health- related quality of life (HRQoL) using the quality-of-life profile for spine deformities. The Klapp’s exercise was recorded, stored and forwarded to the patients. The Klapp’s exercise was done for 20 sessions, five times a week. Results: Klapp’s exercises delivered through tele-rehabilitation decreases the degree of curvature of the spine (p = 0.05) and increase the quality of life (p = 0.000) of patients with scoliosis but there is no significant difference in terms of intensity of pain (p = 0.257). Conclusion and Implications: Based on the findings of the study, Klapp’s exercises delivered through telerehabilitation can improve the health-related quality of life of patients with scoliosis; given the patients have good internet connection, appropriate gadgets, consistent monitoring of patients and expert instructions for the intervention from the therapist. Results of this study may use as guidelines in implementing telerehabilitation as mode of physical therapy interventions.