Entries by Utenza Editor

Physical Functioning in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Outcome Measures and Their Measurement Properties

13 October 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

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.  Physical Functioning in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Outcome Measures and Their Measurement Properties Samia Alamrani, Alison B Rushton, Adrian Gardner, Elena Bini, Deborah Falla, Nicola R HeneghanPMID: 34033069 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00365-9 Abstract Study […]

SEAS lands in France!

13 October 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

SEAS – Scientific Exercise Approach to Scolisis has taken an important symbolic step. The first training course for physiotherapists was organized in France beginning of October. The implication, almost exciting, is that the location of the course was Lyon.This place represents the historical cradle of scoliosis treatment. The city where the corrective plasters, the Lionese brace and […]

Scoliosis and pregnancy

12 October 2021 /0 Comments/in , /by

For a woman, discovering she is pregnant is often one of the most memorable, most exciting and happiest moments in her life. Thinking about the baby, imagining it and talking about it, not to mention feeling it inside her, arouses a number of precious and positive emotions: hope, tenderness and love. However, at the same […]

Isico at the SRS 56th Annual Meeting

27 September 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

The SRS 56th Annual Meeting, running from 22 to 25 September, 2021, was a hybrid event that included a robust in-person programme live in Missouri, USA and a virtual component, to allow delegates who were unable to attend in person to follow and enjoy the event. Isico took part with a podium presentation of its research “The natural history of adults with […]

Congress in Bulgaria: Michele Romano awarded

15 September 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

In Sofia/Bulgaria, September 11-12, 2021 the VIII National Congress of the Association of Physiotherapists in Bulgaria: “Interdisciplinary approach and current trends in practice” took place. Both the current trends in practice on a national and global scale, as well as the future development of the profession in Bulgaria were discussed during the Forum. The scientific program once […]

Low back pain

15 September 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

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.  Long-term follow-up of untreated Scheuermann’s kyphosis  Enrique Garrido, Simon B Roberts, Andrew Duckworth, Joseph Fournier PMID: 34212306 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00354-y Abstract Study design: Long-term cross-sectional study. Objectives: To investigate the long-term effects of untreated Scheuermann’s kyphosis on quality […]

My brace has helped me to grow up!

13 September 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

I’m Ilaria, and I have spent the past 6 years wearing a scoliosis brace. At last, on 28/6/2021, after countless sacrifices, many, many moments when it felt like everything was against me, and others when things seemed to be going better, I finally came to the end of my “journey” with ISICO. In spite of […]

Free Pelvis Brace works: this is demonstrated by the study presented at Sosort

5 August 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

At the latest Sosort international conference, held a few months ago, Isico presented the study Increasing Brace Comfort, Durability and Sagittal Balance through Semi-rigid Pelvis Material does not change Short-Term Very-Rigid Sforzesco Brace Results. For years, Isico has replaced plaster cast with the Sforzesco brace, a particular type of very rigid brace for the most […]