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Recreation and Leisure Resource Fair – March 7, 2020

Event is FREE and open to all families. The purpose of the Recreation and Leisure Resource Fair is to provide information, resources, and education for families who are raising and supporting children and youth with special needs. … READ MORE

Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality

When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements and facial expressions appear so vivid and realistic? Illustration by Eric Chung for rehabINK By Yilina Liubaoerjijin, John Christy Johnson, & … READ MORE

New elevator at St. Stephen School opens up whole new world for students with mobility issues

‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. Stephen’s lined the hallways, cheering for 11-year-old Logan Gouchie as he exited the school’s new elevator and saw the second-floor for the first … READ MORE

FREE! Adaptive Sports Program

WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of physical ability to discover adapted wheelchair sport opportunities currently being offered throughout multiple communities. Disability Pride Alberta, … READ MORE

New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements

An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield will give patients unique personalised information about the risks and benefits of having a joint replacement for the first time. University of … READ MORE

After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life

After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with cerebral palsy, as observed in a standardized environment, do not correlate well with actual motor performance in daily life, a new study suggests. The … READ MORE

AISH recipients upset about lack of consultation on payment-date changes

Government says it did “informal” consultations about changes effective in March. Albertans with disabilities who receive benefits from the province say they were never consulted about changes to monthly benefits which … READ MORE

ACR and Arthritis Foundation release updated treatment guideline for OA

Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation (AF), released the 2019 ACR/AF Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip and Knee. The ACR periodically updates … READ MORE

2020 CPAA Calgary programs for kids are waiting for you

We are thrilled to have two fantastic programs available for children in Calgary. Through our Swim Without Limits program, kids get the opportunity to swim with a volunteer learning basic skills in the water, all while having fun with … READ MORE

Physiatrists offer non-surgical approach to treating muscle, joint, other conditions that impede function

Dr. Julio A. Martinez-Silvestrini is medical director of Baystate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation that has a number of locations in the western Massachusetts area. The physiatrist, shown here at Baystate Health and Wellness … READ MORE

Autism linked to between-limb asymmetries across the gait cycle

Recent findings from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), add to a growing body of evidence that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with significant gait asymmetry, suggesting movement quality should be part of the … READ MORE

Pre-school Resource Fair in Calgary, January 25, 2020

Jennifer Buchanan provides music therapy to a child at Williams Syndrome Association Conference. Joey Podlubny. CBC Radio The Children’s Link Society and Alberta Health Services invite you to attend the 2020 Pre-school Resource … READ MORE

Altered composition, structure of muscles linked to stiffness, movement limits in CP children

Muscle composition and structure is altered in children with cerebral palsy — with greater amounts of collagen in the muscles’ network of proteins and sugars — making these patients more prone to stiffness and contractures that … READ MORE

Australia has a new action plan for arthritis

Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented. I am 32. Due to my condition, I can only work part-time. I am limited by my pain and my medical appointments and tests. I struggle to stand, sit or walk for … READ MORE

Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education

Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, … READ MORE

Fall risk reduced in older adults with exercise

10 things you can do to prevent devastating falls. A new study shows we know how to stop the leading cause of injury among older people, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson. All we have to do is use that knowledge. By Lisa Rapaport, Medscape … READ MORE

Disabled First Nation woman needs all-terrain stroller to get around on reserve

‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the success of an online fundraiser, Dee Dee House’s family will be purchasing her the all-terrain stroller she needs to venture outside of her house … READ MORE

Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities

Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their mobility, vision, or hearing — and the country is aging at a faster rate than ever before. That’s why experts are saying we need to embrace universal design

Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their mobility, vision, or hearing — and the country is aging at a faster rate than ever before. That’s why experts are saying we need to embrace universal … READ MORE

Young woman with cerebral palsy connects with others on a global scale

Teen blog leads to website and in-person meetings for better understanding. Katy Fetters, who has cerebral palsy, is launching a campaign through her blog and website to help others with similar challenges. She walks on the Huntington … READ MORE

Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain?

Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a combination of strategies can help relieve your pain and keep you active. OssKin Evoke Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic December 3, 2019 ▽ Table of … READ MORE

Many parents not following safe-sleep advice for babies

Most babies are being placed on their backs to sleep—one of the key ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the study found. Infant deaths from accidental suffocation or strangulation during sleep have inched … READ MORE

Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics

HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based model of care. A new report by the Health Quality Council of Alberta reveals two Alberta primary care clinics — using an alternative funding model for … READ MORE

Dodgy treatment: it’s not us, it’s the other lot, say the experts. So who do we believe?

Will my surgery work? Well, it depends on who you ask. Patients might not be getting the best advice about which treatments do or don’t work, according to our study published today. We found professional societies are more likely to … READ MORE

Limited evidence of botox superiority in alleviating muscle tightness in children with CP

A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in improving walking, joint motion, or muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The study was published in the Cochrane Database of … READ MORE

Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 2: Down syndrome, other neurological conditions, and toe walking

The Case For Early Intervention. Down Syndrome is associated with a long list of compensatory gait symptoms due to hypotonia, triplanar foot and ankle misalignments, sagittal and coronal compensation at the knee, proximal weakness, … READ MORE

Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 1: Cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) typically encounter a host of gait- and balance-related issues associated with spasticity, dyskinesia, and weakness. How severe these are depends on CP type and the individual case. As a result, … READ MORE

Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces

MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility and toughness they can tune to emulate and support softer tissues such as muscles and tendons. MIT engineers 3-D-print stretchy mesh, with customized … READ MORE

What a role model: Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list

“As a kid I always dreamed of playing for Team Canada… and I still do,” Straschnitzki narrates in the commercial. “You know, when one door closes, another one opens.” Ryan Straschnitzki. The Canadian … READ MORE

New insights: Improving function, independence and quality of life of individuals with cerebral palsy

Experts from across the world share new research and highlight developments in caring for individuals with cerebral palsy in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. ‘I am happy as I am’: Little Daisy becomes the … READ MORE

People with severe disabilities feel ‘duped’ by Alberta government, AISH recipient says

‘It concerns me because the vulnerable community can become more vulnerable.’ Disability advocate Ian Young began receiving AISH payments in 2004 after suffering several strokes. Wallis Snowdon CBC CBC News Edmonton … READ MORE

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