New to a wheelchair, BC man learns life skills from support group as the camera rolls
Story of Dan McLean and members of Accessible Okanagan told in Re-inventing the … READ MORE
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Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities
Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, … READ MORE
Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study
Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after … READ MORE
Giraffe calf walks tall after getting leg brace
Calf was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a front limb bending the wrong way. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again
Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage … READ MORE
UArizona researchers develop ultra-thin ‘computer on the bone’
Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and … READ MORE
Kingsbridge mum raises awareness of rare condition
Georgina Clarke’s son Noah, who is just about to turn 6 months old, has started … READ MORE
Unsafe sleep practices present in hundreds of infant deaths in Canada, CBC investigation finds
At least 1,338 Canadian infants died with unsafe sleep risk factors present between … READ MORE
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges
Martha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in … READ MORE
Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses
Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic … READ MORE
A wheelchair user’s guide to preparing for college
College Friends study outdoors on campus. New Mobility Annie Tulkin, New Mobility … READ MORE
New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children
Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario
“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis
New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
Edmonton disability advocate wants more options for accessible seating at shows, concerts
‘It comes down to equal opportunity,’ said disability advocate and … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Walk for Angels 2022
The Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society The Walk for Angels is a 5K Walk/Run to raise … 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
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy
The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … 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 … 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
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