Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (29): 7755-7763.doi: 10.12307/2026.288

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Bibliometric analysis of exercise therapy interventions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Sun Kui, Huang Hailun, Wei Yatao, Liu Yongai, Gao Heng   

  1. Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan 528400, Guangdong Province, China

  • Received:2025-09-20 Revised:2025-12-26 Online:2026-10-18 Published:2026-03-09
  • Contact: Huang Hailun, MS candidate, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan 528400, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Sun Kui, MS, Associate chief physician, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan 528400, Guangdong Province, China

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is one of the most common spinal deformities in adolescents. As an important non-surgical treatment, exercise therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is widely used in clinical practice, yet there is a lack of systematic analysis of research trends and developments in this field.  
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the research hotspots, developmental dynamics, and international collaboration patterns in exercise therapy for improving adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from 1999 to 2024 using bibliometric methods, and to provide references for future research directions.  
METHODS: Based on the Web of Science Core Collection database, relevant literature published between January 1999 and September 2024 was retrieved, and 188 studies were ultimately included. Visualization analysis of countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and co-cited references was conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software.  
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The number of publications in the field of exercise therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has undergone three distinct phases, showing sustained growth in recent years. China and the United States lead in terms of publication volume, while the United States has the highest average citation count per article. Italy serves as a central hub for international collaboration. Current research hotspots include Schroth training, individualized treatment protocols, and quality of life assessment. The evolution of keywords suggests a shift toward more precise evaluation and personalized intervention. Through visualization methods, this study identifies core research groups, high-impact journals, and key literature, revealing a clear transition in exercise therapy research from generalized conservative treatment toward targeted and technology-integrated approaches. It provides a systematic reference for researchers to quickly grasp the landscape of the field and plan future scientific directions.

Key words: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, exercise therapy, quality of life, bibliometric analysis, CiteSpace, VOSviewer

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