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Never count yourself out: Sledge hockey gold

If anyone had told a younger Jeremy Hall, bound in a wheelchair and later, leg braces, that he would go on to become a national gold-medal winning hockey player, he wouldn’t have believed it. Team Alberta, which includes Jeremy Hall … READ MORE

Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs

People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new study by University of Leeds experts. Stair Climbing vs. Running in Run Society University of Leeds … READ MORE

Clinical decision support—being worried is nothing to worry about

Many years ago I worked with a doctor who would disappear for a few moments at important decision points in clinical care. Sometimes this was during ward rounds and sometimes on call. He was an excellent doctor—the momentary … READ MORE

Recreational running benefits hip, knee health

Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports … READ MORE

Major research explores how our bones and muscles age, new ways to block decline

With age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at increased risk of frailty and falls. Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are discovering just what happens to the stem … READ MORE

Smart shoe insoles and phone app provide gait info on every step

A proper running technique focusing on every step can help an athlete increase efficiency while preventing injury. Specifically, how the foot strikes the ground can affect performance, comfort, and even pain following an exercise … READ MORE

Bonjour-santé service asks court to stop health ministry audit

RAMQ investigating whether for-fee appointment booking service is against the law. An online service that finds clients a medical appointment within 48 hours for a fee has turned to Québec Superior Court to stop an audit by … READ MORE

Fiber-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis

Findings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of fibre. A fibre-rich diet is linked to a lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis, finds the first study of its kind, published online. Those who … READ MORE

Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned

A Stanford inquiry into the accuracy of seven wristband activity monitors showed that six out of seven devices measured heart rate within 5 percent. None, however, measured energy expenditure well. Study participants wore the fitness … READ MORE

Creative caregiving solutions for the ‘sandwich generation’

Stretched thin by the needs of your children and your elderly parents? Try this “sandwich generation” solution: Move your young adults in with their grandparents and let them take care of each other. Practical tips for … READ MORE

We all want to look good: Calgary company adapts clothes for those with disabilities

Strategically placed zippers make clothes easy to get on and get off. A former Olympian hopes her family’s new online clothing store will give people with disabilities more independence. Super-Fly Adaptive Apparel. Fun & … READ MORE

Mighty TeamMito marathoners link together in Guinness World Record attempt

The spotlight will shine again on the event at the Calgary Scotiabank Marathon on May 28. 112 people tied together finish Calgary Marathon CBC News Just like a pop star who reinvents herself at every comeback, the marathon that dates … READ MORE

Alberta’s health system needs overhaul, auditor general says

Auditor general Merwan Saher wants the health-care system to make a ‘quantum leap’. Patients’ health information should flow to all of that person’s care providers, auditor general Merwan Saher says in his … READ MORE

Manual standing wheelchair – no batteries required

The device is a manual standing wheelchair providing mobility in either a seated or standing position. The Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM) has developed an innovative manual standing wheelchair. It is one of the first manual … READ MORE

Think the UK has a social care crisis now? Just wait until 2025

The demographic crystal ball shows elderly care is a crisis set to deepen, fast. No wonder UK politicians are grasping for solutions. The United Kingdom is on the verge of a social care crisis as funding for the care of the elderly is … READ MORE

Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis

Reduces pain, improves function, and is safe; prescribe it for long term treatment, say researchers. High quality (pharmaceutical grade) chondroitin sulfate is as good as a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug … READ MORE

OA strongly affects difficulty in walking

Influence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older adults reported having difficulty walking, with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip having a larger influence on this than comorbidities such as … READ MORE

Anti-gravity treadmill has physio patients walking on air

The AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the University of Alberta. Mariya Oleinikova (left) uses the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill under the watchful eye of physical therapy professor Kim Dao. Richard … READ MORE

Knee, hip rehab made easier with Waterloo developed system

System easier for patients and cheaper for clinics. Physiotherapy patients can get more accurate feedback on rehab exercises and clinics can save money thanks to a new system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo. A … READ MORE

Via Rail changes policy on wheelchairs, mobility aids on trains

The national rail provider fought an order to change its policy but has decided to comply. Toronto couple Martin Anderson and Marie Murphy both use mobility scooters. Via Rail has changed its policy on wheelchairs and other mobility … READ MORE

Shoe-string theory: Why shoelaces come untied

High-speed video footage courtesy Prof. Oliver M. O’Reilly, UC Berkeley Dept of Mechanical Engineering. YouTube Apr 11, 2017 By Brett Israel, UC Berkeley April 11, 2017 A new study by mechanical engineers at UC Berkeley finally … READ MORE

Digitizing medicine is killing the profession

While you may think electronic medical records could only improve health care, health researcher Conrad Amenta says think twice. He says the increased workload that comes with EMRs is leading to doctor burnout – and even higher … READ MORE

How accessible tech helps people living with disabilities

Apple “Designed for Everyone” campaign marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. According to the World Health Organization, more than a billion people in the world are living with some sort of disability. That’s one in seven of … READ MORE

Steroid injections increased cartilage loss in knee arthritis

Quarterly corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis increased cartilage loss over the course of 2 years without providing any clinical benefit, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the May 16 issue of JAMA. … READ MORE

Knee extensor strength linked to improved physical function in patients with OA

Patients with osteoarthritis and severe physical dysfunction showed an association between increased knee extensor strength and improved self-reported physical function, according to results presented at the Osteoarthritis Research … READ MORE

Spokane mom has knee replacement at 40, joins fastest growing demographic

Carrie Day was a busy mom with a young daughter, but advanced arthritis in her knees made her feel like an old woman. Carrie Day and her daughter, Chloe, 3, stroll through the Brown Mountain Regional Stormwater Facility. Carrie, age … READ MORE

Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries

‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic knees, expert panel says. An international expert panel says a common, minimally invasive surgery is largely useless for knee problems stemming from … READ MORE

Stroke, MS patients walk significantly better with neural stimulation

Robert Bush has multiple sclerosis (MS), which sapped his ability to walk five years ago. Joseph McGlynn suffered a stroke that seriously impaired his left side, also five years ago. Neural stimulation helps Joseph McGlynn, left, who … READ MORE

Does smart clothing have a future?

This fall it will be possible to answer a call just by making a simple gesture on your jacket. You will be able to receive GPS directions, skip a song or turn up the music volume without having your mobile phone in your palm. The … READ MORE

Expert advice against surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee damage

Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not be performed in almost all patients with degenerative knee disease, say a panel of international experts in the British Medical Journal, BMJ today. … READ MORE

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