Seas

[turtlelover]

Does anyone out there know anything about the exercises the Italians in Milan have developed and talked about at the SOSORT conference?

[mamamax]

Hi turtlelover ~

Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)

Did find this study in the Scoliosis Journal (email addresses for the authors there), stating that adult scoliosis can be reduced through using specific SEAS exercises:

http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/3/1/20 (2008)

Conclusion
A scoliosis curve is made of different components: the structural bony and ligamentous components, and a postural one that counts up to 9° in children, while it has not been quantified in adults. This case shows that when adult scoliosis aggravates it is possible to intervene with specific exercises (SEAS) not just to get stability, but to recover last years collapse. The reduction of scoliotic curve through rehabilitation presumably does not indicate a reduction of the bone deformity, but rely on a recovery of the upright postural collapse. This reduction can decrease the chronic asymmetric load on the spine and, in the long run, reduce the risks of progression.

Reference #10 from the above:
Rigo M, Puigdevall N, Urrutia A, Quera-Salva G: Serie retrospective d'adultes avec scoliose traités par un programme d'Exercices selon Schroth. Acts of XXIè Congrès du GKTS 1993, 109-110.

Another Case Report (2008)
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art...?artid=2639536
Conclusion
This case report shows it is possible obtaining a significant improvement of scoliosis in adults with SEAS exercises. Marty-Poumarat showed that rate of progression in adult scoliosis is linear [6]. So, it is possible to establish an individual prognosis repeating x-rays every 4–5 years in adulthood. When x-rays detect a significant worsening, it is possible to recover and then to possibly stabilize scoliosis through SEAS exercises, thus avoiding the need of surgery.

Believe both stated that there were no competing interests involved in the publications - and both have some excellent references. Both also look to be based on postural correction which interests me as i'm currently bracing with a postural corrective brace (Spinecor) and using Schroth exercises. Hope this helps and thanks!

[FixScoliosis]

website?

Does SEAS have any website that outlines its methodology/concept?

I have tried looking for one without any success so far.

[mamamax]

Not that i can find. Have written the first author of the paper below however, asking about this. I was wondering if Schroth is considered SEAS. Will let you know.

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art...?artid=2639536

[FixScoliosis]

Thanks Mamamax

I will also try to find out on my end. I've been in touch with few Schroth therapist affiliated with SOSORT. Will ask them what similarities or differences there are.

[mamamax]

I wrote the first author on the paper "Adult scoliosis can be reduced through specific SEAS exercises: a case report", received a nice reply and the following web link for information and full reports: http://www.isico.it/approach/default.htm

The Textbook
THE EVIDENCE BASED ISICO APPROACH TO SPINAL DEFORMITIES
http://www.isico.it/approach/summary.htm

Email address for further questions is also within this web page.

[FixScoliosis]

lots of info

thanks mamamax

that was a link to a mouthful of info. the pdf file is 111 pages.

I head from my side that few points were SEAS differs from Schroth is that:

• SEAS does not overcorrect
• SEAS patients perform exercises both in and out of the brace