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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% […]

Adult scoliosis and fracture risk: a frequently overlooked connection

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In elderly patients, the fracture risk is often attributed solely…

SOSORT AWARD 2025: two of the four competing ISICO studies

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Among the 12 studies submitted and accepted as oral presentations…

Is scoliosis harmed by high-impact sports?

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Periodically, ISICO launches the "Concorsetto," an initiative…

The spine lengthens while walking: our new study confirms a unique physiological phenomenon

A recent study conducted by the Polytechnic University of Milan…

SEAS: How it trains active self-correction

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Physical exercises, whether in a sporting or rehabilitative…

Season's greetings and happy 2025

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For our seasonal greetings this year, we have chosen a…

Isis Navarro shares her experience in Italy

We took advantage of the presence of the Brazilian physiotherapist…