WCPT: reports from Alessandra Negrini and Michele Romano

From May 10th to 13th, Alessandra Negrini, physiotherapist, and Michele Romano,  director of physical therapy at Isico, were at the WCPT (World Confederation for Physical Therapy) Congress in Geneva, Switzerland.

WCPT is the sole international “voice” for physical therapy, representing more than 450,000 physical therapists worldwide. Alessandra Negrini talked about Sport and Scoliosis by presenting the study SPORTS ACTIVITY REDUCES THE RISK OF PROGRESSION AND BRACING: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF 511 ADOLESCENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS; whereas Michele Romano held a presentation on the results of the recently published study  Specific exercises reduce the need for bracing in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A practical clinical trial which had investigated on the efficacy of specific exercises to reduce the prescription of braces.
Remarkable the participation in the event which saw over 4000 people from all over the world.