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LapStacker relaunches wheelchair carrying system

Seth McBride, New Mobility April 10, 2024 For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off your lap is part of the game, but a device from New Zealand inventor Mike Brown aims to change that. The LapStacker is a retractable strap system that … READ MORE

Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome

UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging. UNLV physical therapy professor Thessa Hilgenkamp works with a patient inside the Cardiovascular … READ MORE

Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play

Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her brain waves to move her wheelchair and play at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN … READ MORE

Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy

Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, protecting infants from harmful side-effects. U of A researchers have found a safer way to deliver critical anti-inflammatory medication to newborns at … READ MORE

New kinds of padding could make football gear, bike helmets safer than ever

Making the world a little softer. In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder 3D printed new designs for padding, then crushed them with a powerful machine. The team’s creations stood up to the impacts, absorbing several times more … READ MORE

The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs

Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents of children with disabilities. File photo, John Kuntz, cleveland.com By Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland.com January 3, 2024 Cleveland, Ohio — Finding … READ MORE

Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic

Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of primary-care providers in the study said they’d like to continue to use telehealth. Hannah McKay, Reuters / Pool Mia Urquhart, CBC News New … READ MORE

New software designs optimized, personalized treatments for movement impairments

First-of-its-kind computer-aided engineering tool could aid clinical treatment design. B.J. Fregly is a professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, a CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research, and a recent Brown College magister at … READ MORE

Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government

Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on report’s recommendations. The Ontario government quietly released a review last week calling the current state of accessibility in the province a … READ MORE

Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability

Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone … READ MORE

Suffering in the shadows

Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. Jordan Stead’s three-year-old daughter, Ebba, has a rare neurodevelopmental condition called CDKL5. Mark Cumby CBC. By Jessica Singer, CBC News June 3, … READ MORE

Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness – study

Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. University of Birmingham. Eleanor Hail, University of Birmingham 21 November 2023 Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with the space … READ MORE

Accessibility on display at this inclusive playground in N.E. Calgary

An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: Landscapes Structures. Kayla Pedersen, CTV Morning Live News Producer May 30, 2024 In celebration of AccessAbility Week, a playground manufacturer is … READ MORE

Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes

Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say patients should have a copy of their medical records, but they acknowledge there are still many barriers to getting this information into the hands of … READ MORE

Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support

After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with severe cerebral palsy has received over 500 letters of encouragement from across the country. Patrick Tehan/San Jose Mercury News/TNS by John Walk, … READ MORE

Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term

Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as one of his dinosaur toys lays nearby in the living room of his West Chicago, Ill., home Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Alexander qualified for five Early … READ MORE

How families of children with disabilities can find support

Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her right eye, or even take a sip of water. Susana Ruiz with her youngest son. Photo by Manuel Ruiz. By Claudia Boyd-Barrett, California Health Report … READ MORE

Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs

Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be challenging for a child, especially one with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or a limb deficiency. Tulane biomedical engineering students, professors and … READ MORE

WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter

WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO launched a Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety. It is the first Charter to outline patients’ rights in the … READ MORE

Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable

Don’t worry about your hips or knees as you age. Arthritis in those joints isn’t inevitable. Keep doing the activities you enjoy. Those hopeful words come from Rafael Sierra, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic … READ MORE

Montréal doctors’ breakthrough discovery about causes of cerebral palsy giving hope

Sienna Zakaria was born with cerebral palsy and a new breakthrough discovery about the causes of the disorder is giving her parents new new hope. CTV Montréal Matt Gilmour Video journalist, CTV News Montréal March 29, 2024 A … READ MORE

Three Wheelchair Users Announced as 2023 Winners of Neilsen Foundation’s $1 Million Visionary Prize

On Sept. 19, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation revealed the 2023 winners of its annual Visionary Prize, given to individuals who are working to make the world a better place for people living with spinal cord injuries. This year’s awards … READ MORE

Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum

3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract Background Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) have generally been considered an aesthetic issue, although there is growing evidence of … READ MORE

Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report

Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with longer hospitalizations. Madison West-Pettigrew smiles in this undated photo. Madison waited a year for scoliosis surgery as the curvature in her spine … READ MORE

First-of-its-kind hockey showcase brings together adaptive players from around Western Canada

A Calgary group has found a way to share our national sport with young athletes who may not always get the chance to play with their peers. This weekend was an opportunity for players like Ben Walker to play in a tournament and make … READ MORE

New research sheds light on “Runner’s Knee”

The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address chronic knee pain. Photo by Andrew Tanglao on Unsplash Anna Zarra Aldrich, University of Connecticut September 19, 2023 Neal Glaviano, assistant … READ MORE

VR Accessibility Research Collaboration

Seeking participants with motor disabilities for VR user study (no experience needed). Participants will be compensated $50 per one-hour session. 2 one-hour sessions, $50 per session. To register, contact Johann Wentzel  at … READ MORE

Adaptive Riders

Join the community at the world’s largest mountain biking festival. Photo by Joe Stone Seth McBride, New Mobility July 1 2023 I started adaptive mountain biking seven years ago. At the time, I was riding a traditional recumbent … READ MORE

New campus opening for Calgary students with disabilities

A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th Avenue SW in the Sunalta Community, providing a unique and safe space for students with disabilities. Calgary Quest School Kayla Pedersen, CTV News … READ MORE

Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities

A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights effective therapeutic interactions and improved outcomes for children with motor disabilities. Dory Wallace, a therapist at the Fralin Medical Research … READ MORE

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