Detection of Scoliosis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy Controls: Adolescents without any spinal condition or significant musculoskeletal issues, and with no prior history of scoliosis, to provide normal plantar pressure data for comparison.
• Scoliosis Diagnosis: Adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) by a healthcare professional (through clinical evaluation and/or radiographic assessment) are eligible.
• Age: Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 years at the time of recruitment.
• Willingness to Participate: Participants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide informed consent/assent prior to participation.
• Ability to Complete Study Procedures: Participants must be able to complete the plantar pressure measurement test, which requires standing on a pressure mat for a few minutes.

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe Pain or Discomfort: Participants unable to stand or walk comfortably due to pain or musculoskeletal issues.
• Non-cooperation: Participants who are unable or unwilling to follow instructions or consent/assent procedures.
• Uncontrolled Medical Conditions: Adolescents with uncontrolled conditions (e.g., cardiovascular or endocrine disorders) compromising participation.
• Recent Foot Injuries or Conditions: Participants with foot injuries or conditions (e.g., wounds, infections) that may interfere with plantar pressure measurement.