An international project involving clinical centres in 40 countries in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia has just started. Target? A comparison between the use of plaster casts and braces in the treatment of infantile scoliosis. Isico is one of the centres involved, thus representing Italy, expressly invited given the clinical and research experience gained […]
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: […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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’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 […]
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 […]