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 […]
Judith Sánchez-Raya, Judith Salat-Batlle, Diana Castilla, Irene Zaragozá, Azucena García-Palacios, Carlos Suso-Ribera Pers Med. 2025 Sep 1;15(9):405.doi: 10.3390/jpm15090405 ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often requires prolonged brace use to prevent curve progression. However, adherence is challenging due to discomfort, mobility restrictions, and psychosocial stressors. This study evaluated the feasibility and clinical utility of a mobile health (mHealth) system for real-time […]
During a patient’s first medical visit, the parents were concerned after taking their twelve-year-old daughter to the dentist. During the dental check-up, a problem of malocclusion and swallowing emerged. The dentist suggested that this combination of factors might have contributed to the development of scoliosis.But is it really possible that a problem in the mouth […]
Going back to school is not always easy for adolescents with scoliosis who wear a brace.—-> with scoliosis, and who need to wear a braceSome are able to talk about it and share their difficulties, while others keep everything inside — and often they are the ones who suffer the most. Of course, not all of our adolescent patients will […]
Registrations for the 11th edition of the ISICO Online Master “Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment – PPSCT” will open on October 15th, 2025. The course will start in January 2026. This training program has now become a well-established part of ISICO’s educational offer, alongside the Italian Master, the SEAS courses, and the course on Sforzesco brace construction. […]
Two young ISICO patients made the recent AIFI event truly special, held on 13 September in Pavia, in the Aula Magna of ICS Maugeri. The meeting, “Connected Bodies: the Physiotherapy of the Future between Human Relationships, Identity and Digital Innovation”, featured not only contributions from professionals and lecturers, but also the performance of Chiara and Silvia, […]
With a demanding condition such as scoliosis, it is essential to build a relationship of trust with the patient and guide them through a treatment path that allows for a good quality of life. For this reason, at ISICO we have developed two free tools available online. ISYQOL – Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life […]
Özlem Karataş, Nehir Samancı Karaman, Kadriye Tombak, Kaan Pota, Dilek Yapar, Aliekber Yapar, Alpaslan Şenköylü Eur Spine J. 2025 Aug 20.doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-09240-x. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Objective: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that can impact both physical and psychosocial well-being. Stigmatization, particularly during adolescence, may influence adherence to conservative treatment strategies, including exercise therapy. This study examines the relationship […]