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
Earlier helmet therapy yields better results for infants with skull flattening For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA may yield shorter length of stay, better discharge disposition Patients who participated in a prehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty … READ MORE
Inclusive water park named to ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list Time Magazine says that a first-of-its-kind water park designed to be fully … READ MORE
Small new shoe sensor may be a driving ‘force’ to help prevent injuries, improve athletic performance Sensor can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort 3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
New research gives parents a heads-up (on plagiocephaly) This morning, Kennedy had her 12-week scan done at STAR. I was so excited to take … READ MORE
What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain? No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease … READ MORE
When the shoe doesn’t fit: footwear in Down syndrome These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than … READ MORE
Three reasons to avoid – or delay – knee replacement surgery Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those … READ MORE
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches? We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
NYU collaboration aims to help young cerebral palsy patients get needed hand orthotics To help cerebral palsy patients get the needed therapeutic braces and prosthetics … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain? Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
Complimentary massage therapy The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA is proud to partner with Mount … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
Funding for physiotherapy led exercise programs is key to proper OA management Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating and painful condition affecting more than 2.2 … READ MORE