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

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. […]

The criteria for evaluation of aesthetics in scoliosis

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Our study "Construct validity of the Trunk Aesthetic Clinical…

World Master 2020: let's go!

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On January 16 the World Master Online officially opened, now…

Scoliosis and pregnancy: it’s possible!

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The Isico blog www.scoliosi.org is a dedicated space where…

A Christmas Carol from Isico

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Our very best wishes for Christmas and 2020: a whole new year…

MARTA, BRACE AND MEDALS

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Marta Pagnini is a former Italian gymnast, captain of the Italian…

Can scoliosis be treated with exercises?

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The answer is yes, and they are indeed fundamental, but sometimes…

What happens when scoliosis is left untreated?

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Our paper entitled “The natural history of idiopathic scoliosis…

When the brace turns you strong

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Cecilia is 18, and she has been wearing a brace for the past…