Fig. 18
From: Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises – a comprehensive review of seven major schools

Anterior (left) and posterior (right) views of the new asymmetric rigid torsion brace (ARTbrace) made from 4 mm polycarbonate. The main biomechanical concepts are based on elongation along the vertical axis, lateral inflexion in the frontal plane, and derotation of the spine in order to obtain a correction of the scoliotic curve