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Programme
DAY 1, September 19, 2025
(FRIDAY)
08:00 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Ceremony
9:30 – 10:50
SESSION 1: PATOMECHANISM, ETIOLOGY OF SCOLIOSIS
MODERATOR: Dr. Theodoras B.Grivas MD, PhD
9:30 - 10:10
Jean-Paul Höppner, PT, DO, MRO
Scoliosis – Its Nature and Origin. A Morphokinetic Point of View.
10:10 - 10:30
Dr. Jean Claude de Mauroy, MD, PhD
New Developments in Scoliogeny: Impact on Physiotherapy Practises
10:30 - 10:45
Q&A
10:45 – 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30
SESSION 2: SCOLIOSIS EVALUATION
MODERATOR: Nikola Jevtić PT, PhDc
11:15 – 11:35
Dr. Samra Pjanič, MD, PhD
Clinical vs Radiological Parameteres in Scoliosis Management: What is More Important?
11:35 – 11:55
Dr. Fabio Zaina, MD, PhD
Current Level of Research Evidence in Conservative Scoliosis
11:55 – 12:15
Dr. Theodoros B. Grivas, MD, PhD
The Contribution of Double Rib Contour Sign and of Rib Index to the Study of Scoliogeny, Thoracic Deformity, Progression, Outcome of Treatments And Costopalsty for Idiopathic Scoliosis
12:15 – 12:30
Q&A
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:05
SESSION 3: SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
MODERATOR: Dr. Samra Pjanič MD, PhD
13:30 – 13:50
Assoc. Prof. Agnieszka Stępień, PT, PhD
Neuromuscular Scoliosis & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) – Therapeutic Options
13:50 – 14:10
Dr. Elisabetta D'Agata, LP, PhD
More than the Spine: Understanding Quality of Life in Adolescent with Idiopathic Scoliosis
14:10 – 14:30
Dr. Łukasz Argier, PT, PhD
Application of the Vojta Method in Patients with Scoliosis
14:30 – 14:50
Nikola Jevtič PT, MSc, PhDc
Evidance- Based Foundations of PSSE: What Do We Really Know?
14:50 – 15:05
Q&A
15:05 – 15:35
Coffee break
15:35 – 16:50
WORKSHOPS
Michał Sternak MsC
Scoliosis in the Fascial Network – How to Identify and Release Primary Tensions?
Bldg. P4 room 1/42-1
Dr. Elżbieta Piątek-Krzywicka PT, PhD, Anna Badowska MD
Schroth Method for Adults Scoliosis – Patients. Practical Approach
Bldg. P4 room 1/22
Assoc. Prof. Agnieszka Stępień PT, PhD, Katarzyna Maślanko PT, Msc
Scoliosis in Neuromuscular Diseases – Examples of Physiotherapeutic Interventions
Bldg. P4 room 1/42-2
20:00 – 23:00
GALA DINNER (option event-additional fee)
Tarasowa Restaurant, 1 Wystawowa Street, Wrocław
Day 2, September 20, 2025
(SATURDAY)
9:00 – 9:05
Opening of the 2nd day of the conference
9:05 – 10:40
SESSION 4: SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
MODERATOR: Dr. Jean Claude de Mauroy, MD, PhD
9:05 – 9:25
Prof. Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD
Increasing Safety and Efficacy of Spine Surgery inChildren – Will It Put in Question to Conservative Approach to Scoliosis Treatment?
9:25 – 9:45
Dr. Tomasz Potaczek, MD, PhD
Difficulties and Complications in the Surgical Treatment of Spinal Defrmities
9:45 – 10:05
Assoc. Prof. Anna Danielewicz MD, PhD
Contemporary Surgical Treatment Methods for Patients with Early Onset Scoliosis
10:05 – 10:25
Prof. Michał Latalski MD, PhD
Neuromuscular Scosliosis Patient Monitoring Program and Postoperative Quality of Live Assesment
10:25 – 10:40
Q&A
10:40 – 11:10
Coffee break
11:10 – 12:25
SESSION 5: OTHERS IMPORTANT ISSUES
MODERATOR: Dr. Robert Needham Msc, PhD, BSc(Hons)
11:10 – 11:30
Jacek Durmała, MD, PhD
What’s New in DoboMed?
11:30 – 11:50
Assoc. Prof. Nicky Eddison CO, PhD
Beyond the Fit: the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Orthotic Prescription for Improved Clinical Outcomes, Adherence and Quality of Live
11:50 – 12:10
Prof. Nachiappan Chockalingam, CEng, CSci, PFHEA, FIPEM FISBc
From Biomechanic to Digital Twins: Data – Driven Innovations in Scoliosis Clinical Decision Making
12:10 – 12:25
Q&A
12:25 – 12:55
Coffee break
12:55 – 14:20
OPEN SESSION
MODERATOR: Prof. Nachiappan Chockalingam, CEng, CSci, PFHEA, FIPEM FISBc
Kacper Tuptanowski, Paulina Ewertowska
Assessment of Postural Stability in Girls with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Participating in Schroth-Based Physiotherapy: A Pilot Study
Alexandros Kastrinis, Nikolaos Strimpakos, George A. Koumantakis, Zacharias Dimitriadis
Evaluating the Effect of the Schroth Method on Sensorimotor Control in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Robert A. Needham, Aoife Healy, Filip Lazic, Nikola Jevtic, Nachiappan Chockalingam
Kinematic Analysis of Spine Movement in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Effects of Modelling Approach and Walking Speed
Natalia Romańska, Joanna Szołtysek, Bartosz Wnuk, Jacek Durmała
Assessment of Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the KIDSCREEN-27 Questionnaire
Szołtysek Joanna, Sarat-Spek Alina, Stanienda-Sokół Karolina, Myśliwiec Anna, Lorenc Jadwiga, Stanisławski Michał, Dobrowolski Dariusz, Matyja Małgorzata, Edward Wylęgała
Analysis of the Relationship Between Visual Impairments and Postural and Body Stabilization Deficits in Children Aged 7-9 Years
Q&A
14:20 – 14:45
CLOSING CEREMONY
15:00 – 16:15
WORKSHOPS
Dr. Joanna Surowińska PT, PhD, Dr Łukasz Argier PT, PhD
Understanding the Application of Reflex Locomotion According to Vojta as a Method of Assistance in Scoliosis of Various Etiologies, Including Idiopathic Scoliosis
Bldg. P4 room 1-42-2
Prof. Nachiappan Chockalingam, Assoc. Prof. Nicky Eddison CO, PhD, Dr. Robert Needham
Gait and Movement Analysis in Scoliosis: Uncovering Subtle Patterns for Designing Optimal Intervention
Bldg. P4 room 1-22
Dr. Jean Claude De Mauroy MD, PhD
Balance Exercises for Idiopathic Scoliosis Under 25°
Bldg. P4 room 1/24
Poster session available during conference in the foyer
Luljeta Stanaj, Enkeleda Sinaj, Selda S Veizaj, Endrit Mone, Muneeba Gul5
“The Effect of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) combined withbracing versus bracing alone on pulmonary function in adolescents with moderateidiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review.”
Nedelusi Alexandra
“Initial In-Brace Correction and Its Predictors in Adolescents With IdiopathicScoliosis Treated With Asymmetrical Bracing.”
Eleni Matsouki
“Updated scientific data on the effect of Pilates-based therapeutic exercise protocolson scoliosis and other spinal deformities. Literature review.”
Annija Jonina, Zane Rožkalne
“Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire – Deformity Translation and Adaptation intoLatvian and Testing of the Psychometric Properties of the Bad Sobernheim StressQuestionnaires – Deformity and Brace: pilot study.”
Anastasia Papathanasi, Despoina Tsomi
“Effectiveness of the Schroth Method in Treating Lumbar Scoliosis in an 11-Year-Old Male: A Case Report.”
Zane Rožkalne, Didzis Rozenbergs, Nikola Jevtić, Samra Pjanic, Axel Hennes, Nachiappan Chockalingam
“Exploring the Lived Experiences of Schroth Method Instructors, Patients and Parentsin Idiopathic Scoliosis Therapy: A Protocol for a Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study.”
Barczyk-Pawelec Katarzyna, Rogowski Łukasz, Stefańska Małgorzata, Dziubek Wioletta
“Frontal plane body posture in male soccer players.”
Irmina Blicharska-Kubiś, Elżbieta Pitek-Krzywicka, Sylwia Makowska
„Direct Effects of Osteopathic Diaphragma Relaxation Techniques on Clinical Parameters in Patients Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.”
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