For an adolescent, the prospect of undergoing spinal surgery inevitably raises a fundamental question: “Will I be able to go back to the sport I love?”In the past, an extremely cautious approach often prevailed. Today, however, scientific evidence clearly shows that returning to physical activity is not only possible but an integral part of the […]
For the first time, at the end of January, SEAS — our exercise-based approach for the treatment of scoliosis — arrived in Marseille, involving 20 physiotherapists and one rheumatologist in an intense and highly engaging educational experience. Hosted at the University School of Physiotherapy, the course represented a particularly significant moment for several reasons: it […]
Vojtech Capek, Sara Brandt Knutsson, Per Wessberg, Helena Brisby, Olof Westin Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Dec 11. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005597. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Study design: Validation study on the agreement between the Sanders Maturity Scale (SMS) and the Pelvic Maturity Indicators (PMI) scale. Objective: To validate the PMI concept and assess its reliability. Summary of background data: Reliable assessment […]
Turning a difficulty into a resource, and a vulnerability into a life choice.This is the story of Simone Priano, a former ISICO patient, who has recently graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Novara, in north-western Italy, with a final mark of 108/110, defending a thesis focused on scoliosis and scoliosis-specific exercises for its treatment. […]
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding scoliosis concerns loss of height:“My daughter has a 40° scoliosis… does that mean she is shorter than she would otherwise be?” The answer is not straightforward. Reduction in stature associated with scoliosis does not depend solely on the angle of the curve; it is influenced by a […]
The Cochrane review “Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews” has recently been published. This extensive and methodologically robust work significantly updates our understanding of the effectiveness—and the limitations—of the medications most commonly used for low back pain: from paracetamol to NSAIDs, as well as muscle relaxants, opioids, antidepressants, and antiepileptics. […]
Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Federico Canavese, Janus Siu Him Wong, Keith Dip Kei Luk, Jason Pui Yin Cheung JB JS Open Access. 2025 Nov 12;10(4):e25.00191. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00191.eCollection 2025 Oct-Dec ABSTRACT Background: For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, whether the Proximal Femur Maturity Index (PFMI) can guide brace-wear weaning remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate whether PFMI gradings at […]
What we eat can influence not only our overall health, but also the way we perceive pain. A recent Australian study has revealed a surprising connection between a balanced diet and the reduction of chronic pain, extending beyond the simple association with obesity. Chronic Pain: A Multidimensional Challenge Chronic pain is a complex condition affecting […]
It is rare for a single case to so clearly demonstrate the power of a conservative approach. This is what emerges from the article published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (Effective Conservative Management of Severe Scoliosis in a Girl with Prader–Willi Syndrome: A 20-Year Case Study Follow-Up, MDPI, 2024). Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder […]
Mengchu Zhao, Mi Zhou, Yexi Han, Xiaomei Song, Youbin Zhou, Haoning He Sci Rep. 2025 Oct 10;15(1):35454. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-19370-3. ABSTRACT The complexity of scoliosis-related terminology and treatment options often hinders patients and caregivers from understanding their choices, making it difficult to make informed decisions. As a result, many patients seek guidance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools. However, AI-generated health content may suffer […]