Orthotic helmet therapy in the treatment of plagiocephaly Jack. Orthomerica Starband Orthotic (helmet) therapy in the treatment of … READ MORE
Once its greatest foes, doctors are embracing single-payer When the American Medical Association — one of the nation’s most powerful health … READ MORE
Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The disturbing truth about running shoes, inserts and foot orthotics By Dr. Michael Nirenberg, America’s Podiatrist February 24, 2011 A middle-aged … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
Infant sleeping chairs linked to 32 deaths in US recalled in Canada An infant sleeping chair linked to dozens of deaths in the United States has been … READ MORE
AFO Tips from Complex Child AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … READ MORE
Wheelchair users sue Atlanta, alleging sidewalk access violations On June 11, Atlanta became the latest major U.S. city to be sued for violations of … READ MORE
New wheelchair-friendly public buses connect Banff and Lake Louise ‘Everybody should be able to get around Banff National Park,’ says chair … READ MORE
Our spinal cord is smarter than previously thought Research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function. Using … READ MORE
Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers … READ MORE
Transitions: Helping kids make the leap to adult care In healthcare, transition refers to planning for and making the move from child to … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Advocates push for greater airline accessibility A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
Positional plagiocephaly – A survey of services across Canada Across Canada, professionals from various disciplines work in the area of … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Knee pain not linked to daily walking levels in mild, moderate knee OA Knee pain is not associated with the number of steps per day walked among patients … READ MORE
Alberta Seniors programs and services 2019 This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the … READ MORE
Heads-up on positional plagiocephaly and whether it can affect a child’s development When a child has positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly (PPB) secondary to sleeping … READ MORE
Death by 1,000 clicks: where electronic health records went wrong Inside a digital revolution that took a bad turn. The U.S. government claimed that … READ MORE
Empathetic technology: can devices know what you’re feeling? For some, the word “technology” might evoke cold imagery of steely … READ MORE
How restrictive baby equipment can hinder development As parents, we rely on convenient places to keep babies safe and contained, but … READ MORE
Disabled Calgarians ask why Calgary Transit Access doesn’t ‘treat us with respect’ Nearly 300 complaints made to transportation service each year, related to no shows, … READ MORE
Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers “Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Knee pain lasting 1 year predicts faster cartilage loss, higher OA risk Fluctuating and persistent knee pain over 1 year predicts accelerated cartilage loss … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy? Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Massage helps ease knee arthritis pain, improves mobility Short-term improvements in symptoms suggests massage could complement treatment. … READ MORE
What’s the best treatment for positional plagiocephaly in infants? Physical therapy—with helmet therapy if needed—is the recommended treatment for … READ MORE
New study finds novel non-surgical OA treatment When it comes to knee osteoarthritis and its associated pain, are there novel, … READ MORE