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OBJECTIVE: In this study, we intended to compare the effectiveness of two different exercise modalities; Sling Suspension Therapy and Gym Ball Exercise in the treatment of JSO in adolescent girls. METHODS: A randomised controlled single centre clinical trial was carried out in an inpatient rehabilitation unit at a sanatorium. Forty adolescent girls (age 16.3 \u00b1 0.47 yrs.), who were diagnosed with JSO (according to ICD-10 Version: 2016 \u2013 M 42.0) were randomly assigned into two groups: Group 1 \u2013 Sling suspension therapy (SST), Group 2 \u2013 Gym ball exercises (GBE). Both groups received interventions for 3 weeks, 15 sessions, and 30 minutes a day for 5 consecutive days a week. Back pain, endurance of trunk muscles and standing posture were evaluated pre- and post-interventions. RESULTS: Both groups demonstrated significant improvement in all measured outcomes. SST was more effective in reducing pain (p&lt; 0.05), increasing the endurance of trunk muscles (p&lt; 0.05) and improving the standing posture (p&lt; 0.05) compared to GBE (p&lt; 0.05). 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