Entries by Utenza Editor

Quality of life of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients under brace treatment: a brief communication of literature review

9 November 2020 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.  Quality of life of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients under brace treatment: a brief communication of literature reviewHuan Wang, Daniel Tetteroo, J J Chris Arts, Panos Markopoulos, Keita Ito  Qual Life Res. 2020 Oct 24. doi: […]

A perfectly straight back? That’s pretty rare!

5 November 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

It is as rare to have a perfectly straight back and perfectly symmetrical body as it is to have scoliosis, a condition that affects no more than 5% of the population. Scoliosis is linked to different factors that influence the shape and development of the spine in the three planes of space. What causes it? […]

Physical activity in adults with scoliosis: what and how much?

5 November 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Before we start talking about scoliosis and physical activity in adults, a few background considerations are called for. It is important to remember that every patient has a unique history. Even though different patients can present similar scoliosis features, it should not be assumed that the same kind of physical exercise will suit all of […]

A Brace classification study

19 October 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

The study Brace Classification Study Group (BCSG): part one – definitions and atlas, published by Scoliosis and Disorders,  represents the first part of the SOSORT consensus in addressing the definitions and providing a visual atlas of bracing. Prof. Stefano Negrini, Scientific Director of Isico, is one of the authors who belong to a panel of professionals named the Brace Classification […]

Pelvic rotation parameters related to in-brace correction in patients with idiopathic scoliosis

15 October 2020 /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.  Pelvic rotation parameters related to in-brace correction in patients with idiopathic scoliosisKepeng Li, Jun Miao, Jingan Zhang September 2020, European Journal of Medical Research 25(1):41 Background To identify the pelvic parameters […]

My kid is always slouching: bad posture or a medical problem?

14 October 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

In today’s digital age, the incredible exponential curves of technological growth and innovation are increasingly reflected in curves of another kind, namely those affecting our spines, as we assume various odd and unnatural positions when using our electronic devices.   Parents are the first to notice their youngsters’ tendency to adopt these awkward and unattractive positions. […]

Pain perception? It’s also about the mind

14 October 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

A very nice patient of mine, who suffers from low back pain, recently left my studio, after a check-up, with a prescription for a psychological consultation as well as one for specific physiotherapy sessions. Judging by the look on her face, she was clearly thinking “but my pain is for real, I’m not making it […]

ISICO Telemedicine described in a recently published article

17 September 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

ISICO’s use of the telemedicine approach during the COVID-19 emergency and the data collected in relation to that experience are the focus of a new article by our team, Feasibility and acceptability of telemedicine to substitute outpatient rehabilitation services in the COVID-19 emergency in Italy: an observational everyday clinical-life study, which has just been published […]

Now screening comes online!

16 September 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Isico launches online screening. Just connect to the dedicated screening website and you can perform a quick and simple assessment and check whether, with respect to pathologies such as scoliosis or curved back, it is appropriate to carry out a specialist medical visit that investigates further.The idea, which has been in the works for some […]

Can we predict the behavior of the scoliotic curve after bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? The prognostic value of apical vertebra rotation

15 September 2020 /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.  Can we predict the behavior of the scoliotic curve after bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Τhe prognostic value of apical vertebra rotationely treated patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosisEustathios Kenanidis, Theodosios […]