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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% […]

 Monia Lusini comments on a recently published study about patient's perception of back pain

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SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) is one of…

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Will the prominence disappear once the brace is on?

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This question, together with others linked to aesthetic concerns,…