People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
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UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health
One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s … READ MORE
Health Canada warns that Rojada Child Safety Seats may pose a risk of injury
Health Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an … READ MORE
Does your baby need helmet therapy? 5 facts about flat head syndrome
Babies come in all different shapes and sizes. But if your infant’s head shape is … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell wear and care instructions
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
Download Clinical Assessment of Infant Head Shapes
Assessment guides are available here. Jack. Orthomerica Starband. Download Referrals … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell therapy: A nonsurgical option for chest wall depression (pectus excavatum)
While children with severe pectus excavatum often need surgery, vacuum bell therapy … READ MORE
Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity
Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in … READ MORE
Understanding flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in babies
Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed
An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
The rest of the story – helmet treatment
Just under three years ago, the O&P profession was startled by the publication … READ MORE
Edmonton mom raises awareness about condition that requires baby to get head-shaping helmet
Angie McIntosh noticed her baby boy couldn’t turn his head to the right when he … READ MORE
Helmet study highlighted in The New York Times is flawed
Cranial remolding expert Ellie Boomer CPO, shares her commentary on the helmet … READ MORE
Almost half of babies have flat spot on head, but prevention is simple
Parents can take a few simple steps to prevent their baby’s head from becoming … READ MORE
New guidelines review evidence on PT, helmets for positional plagiocephaly
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition encountered by pediatricians and … READ MORE
Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies in Calgary
Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary experience, Jennifer YK … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff … READ MORE
Teen born with a pigeon chest now stands taller
A teenager from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire born with a rare condition known as … READ MORE
New approaches to orthotic management in children with cerebral palsy
Practitioners look to novel ways of using familiar lower limb orthotic alternatives … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us!
Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … READ MORE
Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum
Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways
Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Federal health minister voices concern as Alberta implements dual-practice health-care model
New model would allow some Alberta physicians to practise in both public and private … READ MORE
Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill
WATCH: Teen’s scoliosis surgery wait in Alberta leads to $200K bill in US; … READ MORE
A winning combo: Athletes, volunteers make Special Olympics ‘shine’
Summer Special Olympics underway in southern Alberta. A Team Alberta supporter holds … READ MORE
Air Canada will now allow you up to 3 mobility aids on flights in expanded policy
Expanded policy announced Friday. Air Canada photo Sara Jabakhanji, CBC News World … READ MORE
Cranial Care Mastery: Teaching Providers to Detect and Refer With Confidence
Photograph courtesy of Sarah Yandell. by Jim Brookshier, MPO, CPO/LO, FAAOP, The … READ MORE
B.C. man describes terror, isolation after prescription ADHD medication led to arrest in Georgia
Global Exclusive: The B.C. man who was detained for two months in the country of … READ MORE
Nurse practitioner aims to expand primary care access in northern Alberta
Proposed clinic highlights growing role of nurse practitioners in rural communities. … READ MORE
How to engineer a better ankle
Researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) engineer better ankle function by … READ MORE
‘We’re so happy’: Parents of Calgary artist with autism say invest in your kid’s hobbies
In the basement of his family’s Calgary home, 24-year-old Alex Ghebreyohans is … READ MORE
Clinics, technicians question Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests
Province says change gives private operators incentive to invest in imaging … READ MORE
From Honeymoon to Pitch Table: UT Health Sciences Graduate Student Embodies ‘Discovery to Impact’
CJ Rudolph, a third-year PhD student, won $5,000 in seed funding at UT Health … READ MORE
Mother speaks out after child with autism dismissed from daycare
The child-care centre said it felt it could not provide the support the child … READ MORE
Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report
Large, aging population and few specialists are key drivers. Photo by Tima … READ MORE
‘I want it to be over with’: B.C. teen’s scoliosis surgery pushed to 2027
Dillyn Burrows says the lengthy wait for scoliosis surgery has been painful both … READ MORE
Utah engineers demonstrate lightweight ‘exoskeleton’ that helps stroke survivors walk
Wearable robotics takes a step forward in improving the lives of patients with … READ MORE
What 3D Printing Means for Cranial Remolding Care
One in five infants develop plagiocephaly or brachycephaly during the first year of … READ MORE
Premier open to FCSS funding review
Premier Danielle Smith is open to taking a look at boosting and easing eligibility … READ MORE
Headed to the ER? Here’s why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted
Admittance backlog a result of aging population, overburdened medical system, … READ MORE
Physical activity may help ease fatigue in children with developmental disabilities
In a new study by university researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute … READ MORE
Longer Duration of Pectus Carinatum Bracing Most Effective
by The O&P EDGE July 10, 2026 A team of researchers conducted a study to assess … READ MORE
Albertans on disability payments receive wrong amounts for August
Province says technical issue related to new payment processing software to blame … READ MORE
New model reveals how disability caregiving reshapes parents’ lives over decades
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain by University of Toronto in Medical Xpress edited … READ MORE
Recipients of Alberta’s new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
Alberta Disability Assistance Program takes effect Wednesday. An undated file photo … READ MORE
AADL Authorised Providers – Shoe Elevations
We offer Shoe Elevations only for Clients who already have AFOs. We refer all other … READ MORE
Special glove helps people with paralyzed hands grasp objects
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a soft, pneumatic glove that … READ MORE
Pathways To Belonging
rehabINK Art Piece Spotlight. This inclusive research project aimed to understand … READ MORE
Calgary family shocked to discover their daughter, with severe brain injury, is being moved off AISH
Government says 46,000 Albertans will automatically move to new disability support … READ MORE
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support
Families are now waiting years for access to FSCD support. More than 700 parents … READ MORE
An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities
Alberta’s wait time has grown to three or more years to get an FSCD caseworker and … READ MORE
Calgary high school students develop wearable technology for those with Parkinson’s disease
Tail-inspired tech designed to help users with their balance. Grade 12 student … READ MORE
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