Smart textiles sense how their users are moving Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its … READ MORE
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‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers at … READ MORE
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Despite Cerebral palsy, race car driver only knows one speed Bryan Narducci, 21, climbs into his SK Modified race car before taking some warm-up … READ MORE
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3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do … READ MORE
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a … READ MORE
Short take on AFO effectiveness Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn … READ MORE
Does physical activity impact risk of knee osteoarthritis? In an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators did not find … READ MORE
Please parents, mask your children as they return to school I can recall clearly the first day that each of my three children walked to and from … READ MORE
Long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of REACT for over 65s The ‘REtirement in ACTion’ programme helps prevent physical decline, reduces the … READ MORE
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Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial Michael Pirovolakis is the only participant in the groundbreaking clinical trial. … READ MORE
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Download Clinical Assessment of Infant Head Shapes Assessment guides are available here. Jack. Orthomerica Starband. Download Referrals … READ MORE
AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
7 things to know about polio New York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have … READ MORE
Prehabilitation may not improve knee replacement results Exercises and education prescribed as prehabilitation before total knee replacements … READ MORE
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application. Cycle … READ MORE
Creating social access for autistic children, what does it take? Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve … READ MORE
Waiting for an accessible unit, this St. John’s woman is trapped in her bedroom Phyllis Churchill has been waiting for unit from NLHC for months. Phyllis Churchill … READ MORE
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy Children who had a sibling with a developmental disorder scored higher in cognitive … READ MORE
A new framework for investigating stability during walking By using mechanical energetics to measure stability, researchers gain deeper … READ MORE
An accident left this man unable to bike the mountain trails he loves. So, he innovated Christian Bagg started Bowhead Corp. after breaking his back 26 years ago. Christian … READ MORE