Entries by Utenza Editor

Ultrasonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic thickness in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis: new horizons in diagnosis

17 March 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Deniz Oke, Zeynel Karakullukcuoglu, Meryem Guneser Gulec , Cansu Ozkan  MC Musculoskelet Disord. 2026 Jan 2;27(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09462-6 ABSTRACT Purpose: Thoracic hyperkyphosis (THK) is a prevalent spinal deformity in adolescents, which can impair respiratory function by affecting diaphragm morphology and thoracic mechanics. This study investigates the relationship between THK and diaphragmatic thickness using ultrasonography (USG) to explore its diagnostic and therapeutic implications. […]

From measurement to meaning: ISICO’s Award-Nominated research at SOSORT 2026

17 March 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

When the international scoliosis community gathers in Turin, Italy, from 29 April to 2 May 2026 for the SOSORT International Congress, ISICO will be present with a rich and multifaceted scientific contribution. Alongside the abstracts previously announced, an additional study —“A 3D Surface Topography-Derived Method for the Aesthetic Evaluation of Trunk Asymmetry in AIS” — […]

Impact of baseline HRQOL on brace-related stress in female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal retrospective study

18 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Tomoyuki Asada, Toshiaki Kotani, Tsuyoshi Sakuma, Yasushi Iijima, Kotaro Sakashita, Yosuke Ogata, Shohei Minami, Seiji Ohtori,  Masao Koda, Masashi Yamazaki  Spine Surg. Relat Res. 2025 Aug 9;9(6):682-689. doi: 10.22603/ssrr.2025-0088.eCollection 2025 Nov 27. ABSTRACT Introduction: Brace treatment is an essential nonoperative strategy to prevent curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), yet it can cause substantial psychological stress. However, few studies have investigated factors associated with brace-related […]

Brace adherence Influenced by geographic and personal factors: ISICO study published in children

18 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

The ISICO study entitled “Geographic, Personal and Clinical Factors Influencing Brace Adherence in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis” has just been published in the journal Children (MDPI). The research also competed for the SOSORT Award 2025.Brace therapy is an effective treatment for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), provided that adherence is high. While previous studies have objectively measured compliance using […]

Returning to sport after scoliosis surgery: when and why physical activity is part of the treatment

17 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

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 […]

SEAS in France: Training Where We Once Went to Learn

16 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

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 […]

Agreement between the Sanders Maturity Scale and Pelvic Maturity Indicators in Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Validation Study

20 January 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

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 […]

From Patient to Physiotherapist: Simone’s Story

20 January 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

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. […]

Medications and Low Back Pain: an ISICO commentary of a Cochrane review

5 December 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

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. […]