Southcentre Mall hosts sensory friendly Hallowe’en For the fourth year in a row, staff at a Calgary mall held a sensory-friendly … READ MORE
Custom built skateboard rig for kids with CP and other disabilities Steven Pinto and Daniel Paniagua of Studio Neuro work to ensure that children (and … READ MORE
Exercising at home improves walking ability in children with CP A structured home-based exercise program can improve walking ability in children … READ MORE
I’m learning to accept the benefits of my mobility aids I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Young man with CP to attend prestigious theatre school Although he has what he describes as “a very mild case of cerebral palsy,” he … READ MORE
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus ‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
Use of ankle-foot orthotics linked to improved gait, balance in CMT patients Use of orthoses such as braces or other special devices can help improve the gait … READ MORE
Spaces should be better designed for people with disabilities, says Ross Atkin Streets need to be designed to consider people with disabilities, says Emerging … READ MORE
What is torticollis in babies, and how is it treated? Because it’s literally a pain in the neck If your baby appears to have a constant head tilt, then your pediatrician may … READ MORE
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime? Cell biologists show in fruit flies how a protein controls mechanical stress on … READ MORE
Marathon helps support patients with cerebral palsy About 250 people gathered at Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday for a special event … READ MORE
‘It’s a grind’: Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos goaltender seeing slow progress Jacob Wassermann seriously injured in bus crash that killed 16 people. Humboldt … READ MORE
CPAA 2019 Life Without Limits Challenge in Calgary and Edmonton Cash has been participating in Challenge since he was 2 ½ ! “This event … READ MORE
Custom orthotics no better than cheaper insoles for people with heel pain, study suggests New research out of Europe suggests custom foot orthotics might be a waste of money. … READ MORE
A young woman, a wheelchair and the fight to take her place at Stanford Throughout her young life, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo has been told her disability didn’t … READ MORE
Ultrasound app would allow expert analysis of medical images from anywhere “21st-century stethoscope” uses portable ultrasound and computer analysis to … READ MORE
U of A lab developing wearable technology to prevent athletic injuries Top student from China lends programming expertise to develop sensors and 3D avatar. … READ MORE
Class of 2019: Design grad takes deep dive into sustainable shoe design Kristine Vodon successfully blends academic and athletic in her wakeskate shoe … READ MORE
Register for CP Association 2019 Fall Programs in Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
15th Annual Calgary Resource Fair for youth and young adults with disabilities Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Calgary Resource Fair … READ MORE
Alberta disability program forum slammed as a delay tactic by opposition NDP ‘There are thousands of people whose lives are impacted by this stall.’ … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary? Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … READ MORE
My story in a nutshell, Part 1 Hello, my name is Reo Kobayashi. I am a new cerebral palsy (CP) columnist here at … READ MORE
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important … READ MORE
Children’s toe walking not a sign of bigger problems More than half of young children who toe walk will stop doing so on their own by … READ MORE
The child who inspired Andiamo – London’s most exciting tech firm The agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate … READ MORE
Parents say they can’t afford their disabled children under N.L. health system Many families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and … READ MORE
Robotic walker may help young people be more social and physically fit “Robotics holds great hope for individuals with CP where mobility options are … READ MORE