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Is a Heavy School Backpack Really Bad for Your Back?

At the start of every school year, the weight of school backpacks becomes a concern for many parents. Can a heavy backpack damage the back, alter posture or contribute to spinal problems? A recent study published in the European Spine Journal examined 65 healthy schoolchildren under different loading conditions: without a backpack, with a load of 10–15% […]

Bending, lifting, sitting: what you should really know about back pain

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A large study published in JAMA Network Open and conducted…

Do poor postures cause scoliosis?

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Parents often ask us: “My child often stands crooked or sits…

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

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The ISICO study entitled “Geographic, Personal and Clinical…

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

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For an adolescent, the prospect of undergoing spinal surgery…

SEAS in France: Training Where We Once Went to Learn

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For the first time, at the end of January, SEAS — our exercise-based…

From Patient to Physiotherapist: Simone's Story

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Turning a difficulty into a resource, and a vulnerability into…

Scoliosis and height: how much does spinal curvature affect stature?

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One of the most frequently asked questions regarding scoliosis…