Scoliosis Research Society

June 24, 2023 | 09:00 Eastern Time (US) | International Scoliosis Awareness Day

This will be a one hour webinar that will focus on the rationale behind bracing for AIS, current indications for bracing, different types (styles) of brace, and research supported outcomes of bracing. The webinar is intended to give its audience a scientific overview of the benefits and shortfalls of bracing.

National Scoliosis Awareness Month takes place yearly in June with the goal to highlight the growing need for public education, early detection and awareness about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community. The campaign also unites scoliosis patients, families, physicians, clinicians, institutions and related businesses in collaborative partnerships of local activities, events and grassroots networking throughout the month.

National Scoliosis Awareness Month Campaign Objectives:

• To highlight the importance of early detection and the effectiveness of bracing as early, non-operative care. 
• To have every state, district and commonwealth to officially declare by proclamation their observance of National Scoliosis Awareness Month during the month of June.
• Increase public awareness of scoliosis and related spinal conditions through educational and advocacy campaigns of local activities, and community events during the month of June and throughout year.
• Unite scoliosis patients, families, physicians, and clinicians in a collaborative partnership that educate, and advocate, for patient care, patient screening, patient privacy, and patient protection
• Build networks of community collaborations and alliances to help sustain and grow the campaign