Different specialists, different prescriptions: how should we choose?
Most parents of a child with scoliosis embark on a similar journey:…
Curves measuring less than 10 degrees: should we treat them?
As suggested by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), a scoliosis…
Returning to physical activity after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Sport and physical activity are essential for psychosocial and…
Scoliosis in the mirror: aesthetic concerns and psychological support
We are all critical when we look at ourselves in the mirror,…
The Risser sign, growth and scoliosis: let’s clear a few things up
When patients come for medical consultations or physiotherapy…
Adults: can hyperkyphosis be improved?
With the passing years, many adults start to realise, when they…
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Is Life Turning You Kyphotic? Here’s How to Prevent It
/0 Comments/in News, Scoliosis in depth /by Utenza EditorThe spine supports the torso and allows the head to stay upright, keeping the gaze towards the horizon. Proper alignment in the sagittal plane helps maintain the torso in the correct position with minimal energy expenditure and optimal load distribution along the spine. Over time, particularly in older adults, a forward imbalance tends to develop, […]