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What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum

If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to correct the pigeon-chested appearance that the condition causes. Chest braces can help to reshape your child’s chest, relieve any symptoms, and give … READ MORE

Chest wall bracing for children and young people with Pectus carinatum

This video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 2017. UofC Kinesiology Seminar Series. Youtube Oct 1, 2019 Key findings. The evidence base for chest wall bracing in people with pectus carinatum … READ MORE

A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy

The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office. MIT engineers developed a machine-learning system that remotely analyzes videos of people … READ MORE

B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver

B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver. Ryan Lachance, who lives with quad spastic cerebral palsy, is pictured with his care aid Emma Proulx at his apartment in White Rock, B.C., about 50 … READ MORE

UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health

One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s biggest challenges. Dr. Susa Benseler speaks at a podium during the announcement of One Child Every Child. Riley Brandt Photo, University of Calgary … READ MORE

How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing

Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette Children’s, Foster Brennan. by Maria St. Louis-Sanchez, The O&P Edge May 1, 2023 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction The Benefits and Challenges … READ MORE

Sophisticated human biomechanics from smartphone video

With synchronous video from a pair of smartphones, engineers at Stanford have created an open-source motion-capture app that democratizes the once-exclusive science of human movement – at 1% of the cost. OpenCap: Sophisticated human … READ MORE

Canada’s chief accessibility officer ‘furious’ after Air Canada forgets her wheelchair

Stephanie Cadieux says ‘airlines have to take responsibility and they have to do better’ Stephanie Cadieux is Canada’s first chief accessibility officer. Submitted by Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer/Maria … READ MORE

Robotic cup helps wheelchair users stay hydrated

Rice engineering students design device for people living with cerebral palsy. Rafe Neathery (left) and Thomas Kutcher designed a robotic device that enables people with limited mobility to stay hydrated without caretaker help. Photo … READ MORE

Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate

Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. Research shows they have a high success rate with infants. Jacob Dwyer, Michigan Medicine Valerie Goodwin, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan … READ MORE

New therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis discovered

Osteoarthritis was long considered to be the result of wear and tear in advanced age. In the meantime, more and more studies are linking the degradation of articular cartilage to inflammatory and metabolic processes in the joint. … READ MORE

From ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’: Stewartville wheelchair camp fosters community, confidence

“If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest triumphs of the human spirit,” National Wheelchair Sports Camp founder Bob Bardwell said. Wheelers engage with musician Tony Melendez during National … READ MORE

Riders and drivers bemoan ‘inaccessible’ Lethbridge transit system

Union says scheduling pressure is causing mental fatigue for drivers CityLink was launched as a cost-effective and efficient transit system, but many in Lethbridge, Alta., say it does not meet the needs of the city’s most … READ MORE

Health Canada warns that Rojada Child Safety Seats may pose a risk of injury

Health Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an increased risk of injury. Consumer product advisory, Health Canada Last updated 2023-09-20 Summary Product: Rojada Child Safety Seats Issue: Consumer … READ MORE

How to rewind the clock on arthritic cartilage

A new study in Aging Cell describes how a key protein, called Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), might turn back the clock on aging cartilage that leads to osteoarthritis. DNA. Creative Commons image by … READ MORE

Can’t find a family doctor in Alberta? Training more medical students is not the silver bullet

The number of students choosing family medicine is declining in Alberta. While the increase in medical school spots in Alberta is much needed to support a struggling health-care system, the realities of solving the family medicine … READ MORE

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

Marilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after Sammee’s horse riding lesson in Cole Camp, Missouri. Sammee Lesmeister is one of a growing number of adults living with Down syndrome. More than … READ MORE

AISH recipients form grassroots group to raise awareness, dispel myths around the program

“We’re fighting to be recognized as autonomous human beings that deserve dignity,” advocate says. Janet Nass and Thomas Cheesman are two members of the newly formed group, AISH Recipients In Search of Equity (ARISE). … READ MORE

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children’s pain — particularly for those who can’t communicate when they’re hurt. An empty cot … READ MORE

14-year-old Hailey King is turning heads on Canada’s women’s Para hockey team

Calgary teen will compete against world’s best at Women’s World Challenge this week. At 14 years old, Hailey King is the youngest member of Canada’s women’s Para hockey team. She’ll compete at the … READ MORE

Study could change assumptions about helmet safety

NYITCOM research suggests that helmet design may play a role in limiting concussion severity. After sustaining the initial hit, the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) loses its cushioning effect with each additional skull oscillation … READ MORE

The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth

In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality and equity with convenience in telehealth. Tumisu, Pixabay CC0 Public Domain by Ashley P. Taylor, Yale University November 08, 2022 During the … READ MORE

Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds

University of Calgary launches national research project to discover more insights to protect the brain while we age. Dr. Zahinoor Ismail is a neuropsychiatrist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University … READ MORE

Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco looks to make buildings more accessible

Ryan Straschnitzki, 23, has spent last 5 years using a wheelchair. Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki, who was injured in a team bus crash, practices with PX3 AMP hockey team in Calgary in 2019. Todd Korol, The … READ MORE

Researchers develop technology to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)

The research team led by Professor Minseok Kim from the Department of New Biology at DGIST (President Yang Kuk) has developed a technology that can treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, an incurable hereditary disease, with … READ MORE

Hip pain is different in female dancers: New Insights from dynamic ultrasound

Dancers put unique demands on their hips, achieving extreme ranges of motion that can strain the joints and damage supporting tissues around them. Not surprisingly, hip injuries account for up to 17% of injuries in dancers and 27% … READ MORE

Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Press, CBC Calgary July 31, 2023 Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Bronco hockey players injured in the Humboldt bus … READ MORE

‘Willing to do anything’: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor joins disability advocacy group

Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs since the tragic 2018 crash, even getting an epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in 2019. Vecova announced the appointment of Ryan Straschnitzki … READ MORE

Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?

Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute are using high-tech, hands-on trials to teach how to fall. Cathrin Bradbury walks on sensor plates in the reactive balance training room at the … READ MORE

New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds

Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and aiding them in getting … READ MORE

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