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7 things I want my teachers to know as a disabled student

It’s that time of year again. School is starting — hear that sound? It’s thousands of parents cheering! As a disabled high school student in mainstream classes, these are the top seven things I hope my new teachers understand. … READ MORE

Self-identifying as disabled and developing pride in disability aid overall well-being

Experiencing stigma, the severity of a disability and a person’s age and income level help determine whether someone with an impairment considers themselves to be a person with a disability, and experiencing stigma predicts … READ MORE

Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time

Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three locations’Fundamental human right’ One of the two types of aquatic wheelchairs that are now available at some city splash parks. Mark Matulis CBC CBC News … READ MORE

Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf

Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, Chris Haubach lines up a shot uses a three-wheeled Ottobock ParaGolfer that allows him to play golf at Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena, Illinois. Haubach … READ MORE

Recent trends favor use of bracing for knee OA

Experts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), along with more comfortable device designs aimed at improving patient compliance, may help boost the historically low … READ MORE

Disconnect revealed between Alberta doctors and AHS management

Nearly one-third of doctors surveyed don’t necessarily trust safety of health-care system. Alberta doctors question how the province’s health-care system is managed, the level of care provided to patients, and don’t … READ MORE

Dispelling myths about disability in Africa

Many people in rural African communities still believe that disability is caused by supernatural forces, curses and as ‘punishment’ for wrongdoings. Coming face-to-face with disability could end supernatural myth-making in Africa … READ MORE

Watch the fearless women of wheelchair motocross shred Venice Skate Park

“I’m the first female rider to do a backflip in a wheelchair and I’m looking forward to the day really soon when other women join me in that,” beams a suited-up Katherine Beattie, sitting on a heavily scuffed pink-and-aqua … READ MORE

Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport

It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of wheelchairs at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, people with disabilities will be able to hail autonomous wheelchairs using a smartphone app that lets them select … READ MORE

A lower body approach to lumbar pain in pitchers

What do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are nicknames for exercises that incorporate strengthening or stretching of muscles in both the lower back and the lower extremities. And all three are examples … READ MORE

Health in a postindustrial age: The mystery of our creaky, painful knees

Living longer and being fatter are part, but not all, of it. Painful, stiff, and grating knees may not just be a sign of aging—they may also be a sign of the times. An archaeological sample with traces of bone-on-bone contact. Heli … READ MORE

Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system

Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to market the software. Dr. Vincent has rolled out a new computer system in 35 medical clinics, where doctors can refer patients to specialists quickly while … READ MORE

Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year

As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of two. Back-to-school time always has me reflect on my own school days. Having cerebral palsy and going through the school system is quite an experience. … READ MORE

Calgary’s Kyle Miller makes history as first golfer with cerebral palsy in PGA event

26-year-old Kyle Miller determined to soldier through despite challenges. Calgary’s Kyle Miller has an exemption to play in Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada’s ATB Financial Classic 2017, August 10-13 at the Country Hills … READ MORE

Dr. Peter Nieman: Reflecting on 30 years as a pediatrician in Calgary

This month marks three decades for me in a community-based pediatric clinic. The location of the clinic has remained the same, but the nature of this amazing occupation has evolved in surprising ways. The saying of “the more things … READ MORE

Understanding hypotonia

Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or abnormally low muscle tone, is by itself not a disorder but a symptom of an enormous array of issues—many of which can be difficult to diagnose accurately. … READ MORE

Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus

Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and ankle kinematics in children with equinovarus secondary to hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) that could help improve treatment planning and clinical … READ MORE

MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica

Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS whose goal is to become the first person with MS to run in seven marathons on seven continents. by Ed Tobias, Multiple Sclerosis News Today February 7, … READ MORE

7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists

Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw puzzles on her iPad — from her friends and teachers to her doctors, nurses and therapists. She loves puzzles, even the old-fashioned, hands-on ones. … READ MORE

Recreation programs foster inclusion

It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special recreation inclusion efforts integrating those with special needs into mainstream park programs. Laney Myers, right, works to get control of the ball during … READ MORE

How magic tricks help children with cerebral palsy

For children with hemiplegia, a common form of cerebral palsy, learning to be a magician is remarkably effective therapy — as attendees at the Breathe Magic summer camp find out. A child at Breathe Magic. Photographs: Graeme … READ MORE

Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy

Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — in muscles of the arms and legs. Spasticity results from significantly increased muscle tone, limiting movement and joint mobility. Cerebral palsy — … READ MORE

4 reasons patients value reading clinician notes

Many patients whose providers adopt OpenNotes — a project in which providers share medical notes with their patients — report the option is helpful, according to recent research out of Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical … READ MORE

Range of therapies help patients living with physical challenges after a stroke

It was Father’s Day, back in June 1998, when the life of David Andrews was abruptly turned upside down. The Vancouver engineer had just returned home after a long walk with his wife Merylin. He was chasing his dog, who was poking … READ MORE

How much does the ‘average’ Canadian pay for public health care?

About $5,789 per year — but it depends on what you think ‘average’ means. What you’ll have more trouble doing is deciding whether that spending represents a good value. National Post, Postmedia Richard Warnica, … READ MORE

Out on a limb: Valuable testimony

A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why some defense attorneys won’t allow their clients to take the stand during a trial, even in their own defense. Similarly, as most clinicians know, … READ MORE

Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment

Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are indicated, it’s not surprising that AFO experts are at the forefront of the current trend favoring customization of devices to meet … READ MORE

Quantifying functional effects of AFO alignment

Assessing device alignment is a key aspect of prosthetic practice, but when it comes to lower extremity orthotics the process is less common. That’s changing, however, as researchers begin to document the effects of alignment on … READ MORE

What is torticollis and deformational plagiocephaly?

Males Twins Superhero Siblings. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids MI. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital ▽ Table of Contents What is torticollis? What is deformational plagiocephaly? If your baby has torticollis … READ MORE

What pushing a wheelchair does to your back

When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing it. Researchers at The Ohio State University Spine Research Institute measured the forces on the spine caused by pushing a wheelchair, and discovered … READ MORE

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