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Edmonton disability advocate wants more options for accessible seating at shows, concerts

‘It comes down to equal opportunity,’ said disability advocate and consultant Brad Bartko. Brad Bartko was shocked to see the cost of accessible theatre ticket prices at the Jubilee. Jason Franson, The Canadian Press. CBC … READ MORE

How to design personalized and meaningful technology for older adults

Marjolein den Haan-Wintermans defends her PhD on ideas to help seniors relax and make sense of their day. More and more research suggests framing ageing positively rather than focusing on problems. In her PhD research on the … READ MORE

The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition

In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, including insurance company requests and government forms that advocate for their patients’ needs, as well as all the challenges of running an office. … READ MORE

The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football

Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Toni L. Sandys, The Washington Post By Nicki Jhabvala, The Washington Post October 15, 2020 The … READ MORE

Worker shortage could threaten summer camps for Albertans with disabilities

Camp He Ho Ha could turn away hundreds of campers if it can’t hire enough staff. Counsellors canoe with a camper at Camp He Ho Ha on Lake Isle, west of Edmonton. Submitted by Greg Nielsen Madeleine Cummings, CBC News Edmonton … READ MORE

Walk for Angels 2022

The Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society The Walk for Angels is a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness to Angelman syndrome and to raise money for CASS. The Walk for Angels was first started in 2016 in Edmonton AB by a mom of a child with … READ MORE

Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity

Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk shows Austin Hinton and his mother, Tina Hinton, how to operate Austin’s new “vacuum bell” on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The … READ MORE

Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy

The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be improved through physical interaction with horses. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, Mt. Kisco, NY. Endeavor provides a wide scope of fun filled … READ MORE

Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with larger doses of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. Scientific findings have supported the benefits of pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, … READ MORE

Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis

After conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are now on track to develop a medicine that can slow it down. Researchers also identified the special risk factors that exist for women and for … READ MORE

The world’s best sled hockey team prepares to defend its crown

Players of the US Ice Hockey team celebrate after winning 2:1 in the Gold Medal Game against Canada at the 2018 Paralympics. Photo: Bob Martin for OIS/IOC. Elliott Lapin, New Mobility March 3, 2022 They won in Vancouver. They won in … READ MORE

Gene therapy shows early promise as Angelman syndrome treatment

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and … READ MORE

Motor imagery improves MS

Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), with the potential to improve balance, walking, and even cognitive function and mental health. It’s a technique that many think of as the realm of … READ MORE

Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS

Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is like to live with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Photo by Charlie Samuels Ian Ruder, New Mobility February 22, 2022 Award-winning filmmaker and … READ MORE

Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy

Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy. Zachary Lerner Lab, Northern Arizona University photo Heather Tate, Northern Arizona University January … READ MORE

EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete

Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, 12-15 February 2020. Photo Augusto Bizzi By Teddy Katz, Abilities Magazine Kai Mengell never saw himself doing any sort of sport until a few years ago. … READ MORE

World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder 

Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first clinical practice guidelines for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), the most common childhood inherited nerve disorder. This international … READ MORE

Milestone in osteoarthritis research

Researchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel drug targets. Their finding is a milestone towards the development of the first ever curative treatment for osteoarthritis. The study involved an … READ MORE

Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families

The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. Sign Up Now In 2021, we were able to fit over 250 kids with physical disabilities on adapted bikes. We are very … READ MORE

Eddie Bauer introduces adaptive ski jacket and bibs

Eddie Bauer’s new BC Flyline Adaptive Ski Kit is a snow jacket and bib combo designed to meet the comfort and performance needs of sit skiers. Designing and testing the BC Flyline Kit with Trevor Kennison | Eddie Bauer. Michael … READ MORE

People with disabilities drive innovation

Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the creation of many of the technologies we use today. Designers of the Smart City, decision-makers, a smart city is an inclusive and accessible city. Think about the needs … READ MORE

Understanding frailty will lead to better care for older adults

Research found most frail ICU survivors had only a one in five chance of living to one year after discharge. Ryan Jones, Univeristy of Waterloo July 7, 2021 Frailty is a better predictor than factors such as age when determining how … READ MORE

Lubricating arthritic knees with synthetic fluid may help tissue heal

Painful arthritic knees could be treated by injections of a lubricating fluid that mimics a natural version found in joints. Coloured X-ray of the knees of an 87-year old male patient with severe osteoarthritis. Dr P. Marazzi, Science … READ MORE

Edmonton’s Branden Sison named to Canada’s para ice hockey team for Beijing Paralympics

‘It just means the world to me that I was able to make the cut,’ defenceman says. Edmonton’s Branden Sison will make his Paralympic Games debut in Beijing, as Canada announced its para ice hockey roster on Tuesday. … READ MORE

Increased exercise could boost children’s cognitive skills, study suggests

Children who are fitter performed better than their peers in cognitive tasks, a new study found. Terri Anne Allen. Pixabay Nottingham Trent University 07 October 2021 Research by sports scientists at Nottingham Trent University showed … READ MORE

Study shows troubling lack of knowledge by physicians about the Americans with Disabilities Act

To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, considerable improvements are needed to educate physicians about making healthcare delivery systems more accessible and accommodating. – Lisa I. Iezzoni … READ MORE

What is walking meditation?

For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in the West, walking was not simply a way to get from one place to another, or an activity to be reserved for a perfect forest path. It could be a … READ MORE

SOREL introduces its first-ever adaptive winter boots

SOREL has partnered with Zappos Adaptive to release easy-on versions of three of its most popular winter boots. Michael Franz, New Mobility January 31, 2022 The SOREL Explorer Boot Dual Zip for men and Explorer II Joan Dual Zip for … READ MORE

Knee arthroscopy timing may complicate total knee arthroplasty

Knee arthroscopy, considered minimally invasive surgery, may lead to increased complications if performed within 9 months of a subsequent total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study presented at the American Academy of … READ MORE

Long-term pain after knee surgery reduced, new treatment has shown

With one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement surgery, new research, led by the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and published in The Lancet Rheumatology today [27 January], has … READ MORE

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