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SEAS is an acronym for "Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis". This is a conservative method for treatment of Scoliosis developed by ISICO (Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale, or Italian Spine Scientific Institute). The principles of SEAS are based on active self-correction that is taught individually to each single patient, and then associated with stabilizing exercises that include neuromotor control, proprioceptive training and balance.
AIM - The aim with SEAS exercises is to avoid or at least postpone bracing, and to arrive at the end of growth with a presumably stable curvature. When a brace has already been prescribed, exercises are mandatory in order to avoid all side effects of bracing, to increase its function, and to allow the spine to be stable during the weaning period and when the brace is abandoned. For adults, the AIM is to control the progression of the curve by integrating active self correction in functional activities. Advantages of SEAS method: 1) No additional equipment needed for HEP(home exercise program). 2) The exercises need to be performed 15 minutes every day or 45 minutes two-three times a week. 3) The exercises are incorporated into daily living activities. SEAS approach is also characterized by a cognitive-behavioural approach towards the patient and his family to maximize compliance to treatment |
Dr. Harleen Bawa has obtained SEAS Accreditation. She learned this technique directly from Michele Romano and Alessandra Negrini, of Italy’s Instituto Scientifico Italiano Colonno Vertebrale (ISICO), the founders of this conservative treatment techniqueique.
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Research/Publications
A clinical work of ISICO has been honoured with the SOSORT Clinical Award 2008, the most important Award worldwide in the field of the conservative treatment of scoliosis. Here are some recent publications:
SEAS (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis): a modern and effective evidence based approach to physiotherapic specific scoliosis exercises (complete text)
End of treatment results for SEAS exercises: a controlled retrospective study (complete text)
Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS): efficacy, efficiency and innovation. (Abstract)
A clinical work of ISICO has been honoured with the SOSORT Clinical Award 2008, the most important Award worldwide in the field of the conservative treatment of scoliosis. Here are some recent publications:
SEAS (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis): a modern and effective evidence based approach to physiotherapic specific scoliosis exercises (complete text)
End of treatment results for SEAS exercises: a controlled retrospective study (complete text)
Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS): efficacy, efficiency and innovation. (Abstract)