Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (10): 1140-1150.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.10.004

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Exercise intervention for spinal curvature abnormality in children and adolescents: a bibliometrics analysis

LI Xuan1,2, DOU Peng2, WANG Xuanchao1,2, JIANG Haimei3, RAO Jingyi4, QIAN Shuping4, WANG Chuhuai1(), XU Yi2()   

  1. 1. The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
    2. The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518107, China
    3. Department of Rehablitation, the Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, Guangdong 523059, China
    4. Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518120, China
  • Received:2024-03-04 Revised:2024-09-09 Published:2024-10-25 Online:2024-11-08
  • Contact: WANG Chuhuai, E-mail: xuyi@sysush.com;XU Yi, E-mail: wangchuh@mail.sysu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (General)(82172548);Practice of College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project in Sun Yat-sen University(20242105)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the hotspots and frontiers of researches related to exercise intervention for spinal curvature abnormalities in children and adolescents.

Methods Articles related to exercise intervention for spinal curvature abnormalities in children and adolescents were retrieved from CNKI and Web of Science Core Collection, from January, 2014 to December, 2023. The literatures were analyzed wtih CiteSapce 6.2.R3 in terms of disciplines, countries, institutes and keywords.

Results A total of 233 articles were retrived, including 71 articles in Chinese and 162 articles in English. The annual publication volume was on the rise. China was the country with the highest number of publications. South Korea was seen a sudden increase in recent literature. For Chinese, the institutions with the largest number of publication were the Department of Health and Exercise Science in Tianjin University of Sport and Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital of Henan Province (Henan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital). While the institutions with the largest number of publication in English were Marmara University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The English literatures covered a wide range of disciplines, including clinical medicine, sports medicine, neurology and psychology. Common high-frequency keywords in both Chinese and English literatures were idiopathic scoliosis, Cobb's angle and Schroth exercise. The latest bursting words included physical health in Chinese, and health-related quality of life and respiratory muscle strength in English.

Conclusion The research popularity related to exercise intervention for spinal curvature abnormality in children and adolescents is generally on the rise. The research hotspots focus on four main areas: disease, quality of life, research advances and clinical treatment. More attention should be paid to the effect and dosage of exercise intervention on the respiratory function, as well as the effect of Chinese medicine exercise therapy on pediatric patients with abnormal spinal curvature diseases. Future work should focus on constructing an evidence-based Chinese/Western medicine exercise prevention and treatment system in the context of China's national conditions, advancing high-quality randomized controlled trials, strengthening interdisciplinary and international collaborations, and focusing on the development and evaluation of personalized exercise intervention programs.

Key words: spinal curvature abnormality, children, adolescents, exercise intervention, bibliometrics

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