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This thesis, which deals with Scheuermann's disease and its physiotherapeutic approach, includes anatomical and kinetic elements of the vertebral column, defines, classifies and justifies its subject and suggests some therapeutic interventions from the physiotherapeutic side. Scheuermann's disease is the most common cause of structural hypercalcification of the thoracic and thoracic spine that develops before puberty and becomes more important during the eruption. The etiology of Scheuermann's disease is still under discussion and several theories have been proposed. This degenerative condition causes a change in shape in the anterior part of the vertebral body (wedge shaped) resulting in vertebral deformation. X-ray is the main way of diagnosing the 5 disease. The treatment of Scheuermann's disease is distinguished in conservative therapy and surgery. Conservative treatment involves the use of orthopedic caregivers and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation while surgical treatment is the ultimate solution, it is rare and is chosen in case of failure of the conservative treatment.