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Scoliosis refers to the deformity of the spine, thorax, and trunk. The root cause of scoliosis can differ. About 80% of cases are classified broadly by etiology as idiopathic scoliosis [,]. The International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment reports that idiopathic scoliosis is diagnosed in seemingly healthy children and tends to progress rapidly at puberty []. Nonsurgical treatment options for scoliosis management include observation, physiotherapeutic-specific exercises, special inpatient rehabilitation, and bracing []. Bracing combined with exercise is an effective conservative treatment approach for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis []. Since the last decade, scoliosis orthoses or braces have been considered the gold standard for decreasing the progression rate of curves, based on the multicenter study “Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial” from the United States and Canada, which demonstrated that the success of orthotic treatment increases with higher wearing hours []. However, treating adolescents with prolonged unpredictable treatment outcomes is challenging [,]. The most affected are female individuals with a higher diagnosis rate than male individuals [], and the rate of deformity is highest at the beginning of puberty, during adolescence []. The hours of orthosis wear stand as an integral component of the treatment []. These orthoses can be rigid or soft, varying in construction, correction principles, and clinical outcomes. Ali et al [], in the systematic review, compare 20 different orthoses and highlight their differences. Greater curve correction is obtained with rigid orthoses, while soft orthoses can deliver correction, enhanced comfort, and engage the patient’s muscles [].