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Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure

Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries that people have started wearing shoes. However, a recent survey shows that shoe wearing among young boys isn’t universal. German children and … READ MORE

Smart watch saves man’s life

Plenty of people would argue they can’t live without their smart watch, but for Adam Love it actually saved his life. Adam Love credits his smart watch for saving his life. 9NEWS By Sophie Walsh, 9NEWS.com.au Jul 31, 2018 The … READ MORE

How a team of MUN students helps a boy with cerebral palsy hold his head high

Newfoundland team inventing the ‘MatHat’ so 9-year-old can look straight ahead. Mat’s wheelchair headrest is rigid and can cause him discomfort. Katie Breen CBC Katie Breen, CBC News Newfoundland August 02, 2018 Mat Squires … READ MORE

Researchers harness virtual reality, motion capture to study neurological disorders

Neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, URMC have a powerful new state-of-the-art tool to study diseases like Autism, Alzheimer’s, and traumatic brain injury. The Mobile Brain/Body Imaging system, or MoBI, … READ MORE

We’re on our own: Home health care workers report inadequate support from employers

Home health care work is not only physically demanding, but also emotionally taxing. Last station nursing home. Ulrich Joho photo, November 7, 2009. Flickr City University of New York September 4, 2018 Home care workers do an … READ MORE

Updated exercise guidelines for adults with arthritis

Counseling patients with inflammatory arthritis (iA) or osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee about the benefits of physical activity (PA) should be standard of care in clinical practice, new recommendations from the European League … READ MORE

Children with disabilities endure long waits for life-changing medical equipment

Bev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage daughter, Savitri, that she eventually forgot she’d ordered it. Bev Baker-Ajene ran into red tape trying to acquire an appropriate wheelchair and shower … READ MORE

Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane

Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from Berlin. Anne Wafula Strike: ‘I’m not the first person who this has happened to, but it would be good if I’m the last.’ Martin Godwin for The … READ MORE

Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives

The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an asset. Rich Donovan is a globally recognized subject matter expert on the convergence of disability and corporate profitability. He has spent more than 10 … READ MORE

Baby steps: Injured Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident

Ryan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning to crawl. Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki on his hands and knees trying a skill he hasn’t had to practice for 18 years at … READ MORE

With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport

Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take part in a new adapted camp at the University of Calgary, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Justina Contenti, Faculty of Kinesiology By Justina Contenti for the … READ MORE

Young people with chronic health conditions get help transferring to adult care

Provincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program over next two years. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people … READ MORE

Virtual reality for wound care patients a Canadian first

Virtual reality is being used to help patients undergoing wound care at Rockyview General Hospital to help ease pain and anxiety during treatment — a first of it’s kind in Canada. Patient Graydon Cuthbertson wears a Samsung Gear … READ MORE

Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the … READ MORE

Art goes to child’s head

Maison Schrum wears a helmet to properly shape his skull, a treatment his mother, Jennifer, worked hard to secure for him. His parents found an artist who usually works on cars and motorcycles to decorate it for him. Michael Vosburg, … READ MORE

Vanderburg: Understanding fascia key to balancing stability and movement

In the ever-evolving study of human movement there are continually new approaches to exercise and health. One such conversation is the fascination with fascia. With the assistance of technology, we are able to study the human body … READ MORE

University of Calgary launches wearable tech program as demand for graduates explodes

Grant will train 80 graduate students over next 6 years to become experts in field of wearable technology Reed Ferber from the University of Calgary’s faculties of kinesiology and nursing, is leading the Wearable Technology … READ MORE

Saudi Arabia allows medical trainees to stay in Canada

More than 1,000 Saudi Arabian medical graduates will be allowed to stay in Canada to complete their training, a much-needed reprieve for teaching hospitals that were unsure how they would handle the sudden and significant loss of … READ MORE

Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University get to stay a bit longer

Residents can now stay in Canada until Sept. 22, the university confirmed Tuesday. Medical residents from Saudi Arabia completing their training through Dalhousie University will be allowed to remain in Canada until Sept. 22. Jean … READ MORE

2018-19 Orthotic Clinics at Emily Follensbee School

Interested in convenient orthotic service for your child in the comfort of the school with their physiotherapist? New patients welcome. Call Braceworks 403-240-9100 for details. GRIT students have access to the pool at Emily … READ MORE

2018-2019 Orthotic Clinics at Calgary Quest School

NEW Patients Welcome. Interested in the convenience of orthotic service for your child in the comfort of the school with their physiotherapist? Call 403-240-9100 to enquire about details. Quest Day in the life photos – teachers and … READ MORE

Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter

After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House is built and nine-year-old Clare Jackson will be better equipped to live with cerebral palsy, scoliosis and her other severe medical challenges. Clare … READ MORE

Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have developmental disabilities like Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. The rates of such disabilities are on a steady rise, and some members of … READ MORE

New gym created to help people with disabilities stay fit

UFIT is a fitenss center in Dublin Ohio that provides people with special neurological, developmental, or physical needs the opportunity to workout in a gym this adaptable for them. Owner Peggy Mills, second from right, oversees the … READ MORE

Two-thirds of Albertans with developmental disabilities unemployed

The majority of Albertans with developmental disabilities are not employed, in part, because employers aren’t aware of how to properly bring in — and keep — these workers on-the-job. By Brennan Doherty, StarMetro Calgary June … READ MORE

Student designs controller to boost disabled sister’s dexterity

An all-inclusive, spherical games controller – breaking down the barriers between able-bodied and disabled users whilst promoting rehabilitation. The James Dyson Award Designer Billy Searle shows his sister Jess how to use … READ MORE

First look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills

A new study of children with cerebral palsy could help ease the speech and language challenges many of these children face as they get older. The Hustad lab studies how speech, language, and communication abilities develop and change … READ MORE

Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age

Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously developed typical gait by 10 years of age and did so without intervention or contractures of the ankle dorsiflexion. There are a number of reasons some … READ MORE

Non-surgical recovery of function: Not a fantasy

“Improved voluntary hand function occurred within a single session in every subject tested.” Dr. Reggie Edgerton, Director of UCLA Edgerton Lab, poses for a portrait in his lab on the campus in Los Angeles, California, March 16, … READ MORE

Mayo Clinic researchers uncover methods to quantify the yips and golfer’s cramp

The findings could open the door to improved treatment options. Banff Springs Golf Course and Hotel. Banff, Alberta. Jim McVeigh, Mayo Clinic News Network July 19, 2018 SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Almost every golfer knows the feeling. … READ MORE

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