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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% […]

The pubertal growth spurt: why is it the main risk for scoliosis?

Scoliosis is known to be a condition that evolves with growth,…

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…