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 … READ MORE
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis After conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Motor imagery improves MS Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), … 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 … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
Milestone in osteoarthritis research Researchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel … READ MORE
Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities … 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 … READ MORE
People with disabilities drive innovation Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the creation of many … 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 … 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 … 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,’ … 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 … 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, … READ MORE
What is walking meditation? For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in … 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 … READ MORE
Knee arthroscopy timing may complicate total knee arthroplasty Knee arthroscopy, considered minimally invasive surgery, may lead to increased … 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 … READ MORE
Contrary to the common view, cerebral palsy can be genetic One mother of an adult child with CP told us that his genetic diagnosis absolved her … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Alberta’s 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday Outdoor rink in northwest Calgary includes accessible bathrooms, changing rooms. The … READ MORE
Researchers discover way to switch on and speed up tendon healing Team at National University of Ireland Galway create implantable stimulator device … READ MORE
Alberta government’s failure means we must protect ourselves It has become clear that the Alberta government has given up on its role to protect … READ MORE
Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference? New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE