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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Curve type, flexibility, correction, and rotation are predictors of curve progression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing conservative treatment : a systematic review Lester P K Wong, Prudence W […]
The brace accompanied Valentina for five long years: due to a scoliotic curve that in the worst period exceeded 60°; a scoliosis form challenging to be contained but faced with great determination thanks also to the support of a wonderful family. From the parents to her sister, Sofia, who wanted to somehow tell about Valentina’s […]
Alessia has dancing in her heart. For years she has been treated with a back brace and exercises due to a challenging scoliotic curve and her path has always been a struggling uphill ride, during which she never lost sight of her passion, dancing! She never stopped dancing, even wearing her corset and never gave up […]