Entries by Utenza Editor

Adult Scoliosis: look after yourself!

Adults with scoliosis are often convinced there is nothing more that can be done for their problem, partly because it has long been thought that scoliosis, in any case, doesn’t get any worse once you have finished growing. Unfortunately, now it has been shown not to be the case. We at ISICO, as well as […]

Master On Line Course: registration now open!

Since 2016 it is the international online Master for those involved in the rehabilitation treatment of vertebral pathologies: 300 participants since then from all five continents engaged in an ongoing learning process. The English course was flanked in 2020 by the Chinese edition and in 2021 the Spanish one was added. Participants have the privilege […]

Outcomes evaluating quality of life and their measurement properties in early-onset Scoliosis: a systematic review

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Outcomes Evaluating Quality of Life and Their Measurement Properties in Early-onset Scoliosis: A Systematic Review Charles Baird, James Archer, Adrian Gardner, Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan  Journal Pediatric Orthopedic. 2022 Oct 1;42(9) : e917-e924. doi: […]

How long before having an X-ray should I remove my brace?

During bracing for scoliosis, doctors want to see X-rays every 6-12 months in order to check how well the treatment is working and also verify the patient’s growth stage in order, over time, to adapt the prescription accordingly.  This obviously begs the question: “How long before having an X-ray should I remove my brace?” Let’s […]

Morphological changes of Intervertebral Disc detectable by T2-weighted MRI and its correlation with curve severity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Morphological changes of Intervertebral Disc detectable by T2-weighted MRI and its correlation with curve severity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Kwong Hang Yeung, Gene Chi Wai Man, Min Deng, Tsz […]

Chronic back pain: how pain reprocessing can help

Back pain is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal diseases: low back pain is estimated to affect about 80% of the population at least once in their lifetime, and 20% once a year; the rates are higher among working people.  Acute pain generally disappears spontaneously within a month; however, in a small percentage of people, […]

The Relationship Between Compliance of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises and Curve Regression With Mild to Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  The Relationship Between Compliance of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises and Curve Regression With Mild to Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Yunli Fan, Michael Kt To, Guan-Ming Kuang, Jason Pui Yin Cheung Global Spine […]

SRS Meeting in Stockholm: Isico is there!

In September Isico will be at the forefront of the 57th Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, scheduled from 14 to 17 September in Stockholm, Sweden, where our experts will present several studies.The 57th Annual Meeting is a hybrid event that draws over 1500 attendees and includes a robust in-person program live from the Waterfront Congress […]