Developmental outcomes of positional plagiocephaly Flattening of the skull on the back or side of an infant’s head—also known as … READ MORE
A pediatric epidemic: Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and congenital muscular torticollis A pediatric epidemic is sweeping the country. The incidence of infant deformational … READ MORE
Malcolm Gladwell has no doubt science will lead us out of pandemic, but worries about ‘the human part’ COVID-19 could be ‘shock to the system’ that leads to social change: author. … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Injunction stops hundreds of young adults from losing benefits as they transition from care Young mother challenged amendment set to take effect April 1. A.C. has been granted … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
New wearable sensor for people with incomplete paraplegia A new electromyography biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel … READ MORE
Switch Control changed my world I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to independently send my wife a text for the … READ MORE
Funding flexibility offered for Alberta children with special needs during COVID-19 Routine changes have been especially challenging for families of children with … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – March 2020 Archive A man uses a hand sanitizer station at the Eaton Centre amid coronavirus fears … READ MORE
DIY tools TalkBox and SenseBox help people with disabilities to communicate The new devices, developed by a collaborative team based in the US, Canada, and … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers 1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
AFO effects on gastrocnemius underscore heterogeneity of CP Variations call for adjustable devices. We can hopefully create devices in the … READ MORE
Orthotics in Cerebral Palsy – Physiopedia Surestep birthday party. Physiopedia UK November 6, 2019 An orthosis by definition, … READ MORE
Back to eye-level: Trike gives Edmonton woman new perspective on mobility ‘You’re perceived completely differently. You’re standing up. … READ MORE
COVID-19: The latest guidance for Canadians on travel, quarantines and what to do if you have symptoms ‘We’re in this really unstable phase of the pandemic,’ Canadian … READ MORE
Power training helps children with CP meet mobility goals A power-training program aimed at improving the function of children with cerebral … READ MORE
‘It scares me:’ Adults with disabilities still waiting decades for supportive housing Recent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, … READ MORE
The hazard of misunderstanding knee OA What we understand about our illness has implications for how we go about addressing … READ MORE
Re-engineered enzyme could help reverse damage from spinal cord injury and stroke A team of researchers from U of T Engineering and the University of Michigan has … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
Gait analysis no better than ‘usual care’ in children with CP, study says Individually tailored gait analysis interventions are not better than “usual … READ MORE
Recruiting participants for the Cerebral Palsy Cohort Study Interested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how … READ MORE
AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
Youth Transitions to Adulthood Conference – May 6-7, 2020 Learn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of … READ MORE