ISICO International Master: 12th edition now open!

Eleven years of education, 371 professionals trained and a network spanning 66 countries worldwide. These figures tell the story of ISICO’s International Master in Conservative Scoliosis Treatment, now preparing to launch its twelfth edition. Enrolment is officially open, with an early bird deadline of December 6, 2026.

Since 2016, the Master has brought together healthcare professionals across geographical and professional boundaries, creating opportunities for exchange and collaboration among physicians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, orthotists and other specialists involved in scoliosis management.
The International Online Master Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment (PPSCT), delivered entirely in English, offers evidence-based education closely connected to clinical practice. The programme combines recorded lectures, scientific readings, clinical case discussions and live sessions with instructors, providing a flexible yet interactive learning experience.

Eleven Years of Experience Presented at SOSORT

The value of this educational model is also documented in an abstract presented by Dr Fabio Zaina, ISICO physiatrist, and the ISICO research team at the latest international SOSORT Congress, entitled Global Reach and Clinical Impact of a Blended Online Course in Conservative Scoliosis Management.

The study reviews the Master’s editions from 2016 to 2025, highlighting its remarkable international growth: from 15 participating countries in the first year to 66 in 2025, representing approximately 34% of all UN member countries. Significantly, the Master has also reached professionals from 20 of the 75 Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), approximately 27% of the total.

The analysis also highlights the importance of interaction between participants and instructors: 73.7% of respondents rated the discussion groups as very important, while live lectures and recorded content received consistently positive feedback.
Above all, the opportunity to immediately apply newly acquired knowledge to everyday clinical practice emerged as one of the Master’s key strengths. The programme goes beyond scientific updates, encouraging clinical reasoning and the ability to make informed decisions based on the best available evidence.

One of our main goals has always been to make high-quality, evidence-based education in conservative scoliosis treatment accessible to healthcare professionals worldwide, regardless of where they live or the resources available to them” – explains Professor Stefano Negrini, ISICO Scientific Director and Director of the International Master – “Reaching professionals in low- and middle-income countries is particularly meaningful because it shows how online education can help overcome geographical and economic barriers, bringing scientific knowledge into everyday clinical practice”.

From Australia: A Participant’s Perspective on the Master

This is precisely what Chi-Jui “Gary” Huang, a healthcare professional at Perth Scoliosis Clinic in Australia, emphasised after recently completing the programme:

“I have really enjoyed the course, not only because of the quality and depth of the teaching, but also because of the discussions and interactions with all other doctors, physio, chiro, etc. I have learned so much throughout the course and feel that it has really helped me update and strengthen my knowledge and clinical reasoning when making clinical decisions. One thing I particularly appreciated was seeing that some of the clinical decisions I have been making in my everyday practice were consistent with the approaches and reasoning discussed by the instructors. This gave me a lot of reassurance and confidence in my clinical practice. At the same time, the course has challenged me to think more critically and has helped me further develop my clinical reasoning and understanding of the available clinical evidence.
I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues and friends who are interested in scoliosis management”.

His words capture the essence of an international educational experience in which sharing knowledge and expertise becomes a practical tool for improving the clinical management of scoliosis.

Enrolment Open for the 12th Edition

The ISICO International Master is now preparing to welcome a new group of professionals from around the world, continuing its commitment to education that brings together scientific knowledge, multidisciplinary exchange and practical clinical application.

Enrolment is now open, and early bird registration is available until December 6, 2026.

For the full programme, participation details and registration, visit the official website: www.scoliosismaster.org