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What I wish I’d known about my knees

Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of avoiding a knee replacement have limited or no evidence to support them. Some enrich the pockets of medical practitioners while rarely benefiting … READ MORE

Dynamic compression bracing for pectus carinatum

Canada’s Milos Raonic, of Toronto, traps a soccer ball with his chest while playing with teammate Vasek Pospisil and coaches after the Davis Cup tennis practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 4, 2015. AP Photo, … READ MORE

Garner’s “Woman of Steel” patiently works toward swimming goals

Hope Harrington wanted to swim more than anything until pectus carinatum, a deformity of the chest wall, stole that from her. Harrington’s sternum was twisted by 15 degrees; her heart was positioned dangerously close to her … READ MORE

Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes

A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by a small company in Sydney’s west. A Mum’s Perspective – Crowdfunding 3D printed equipment for kids with disabilities. AbilityMate 9NEWS … READ MORE

Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke

Gait speed linked to braking force. Rigid ankle foot orthoses increase gait speed in hemiplegic stroke patients, but not for the reasons one might think, according to research from the Kessler Foundation Research Center in New Jersey. … READ MORE

Stepping up: Orthotic devices help boost physical activity levels

Improved mobility with ankle foot orthoses and other devices can help patients experience the multiple health benefits of increased physical activity. But aggressive activity goals— including the oft-cited target of 10,000 steps per … READ MORE

Zimbabwe’s breakdance king who uses a wheelchair

When Blessing Fire was born in Zimbabwe, he was told by doctors that he would never be able to walk like a ‘normal child.’ But no-one said anything about breakdancing. ‘I wanted to walk but I also wanted to dance. It … READ MORE

Ingenious pop-up shelter for people in wheelchairs

Under The Weather is a single-person pop-up shelter to sit inside that my big brother Rick came up with a while back. (He was sick of getting soaked at his kids’ soccer games and was inspired by a portable toilet he saw by the … READ MORE

Why doctors hate electronic records — and what could change that

The health care industrial complex has spent billions of dollars and untold amounts of time trying to make medical records as flexible, invisible and unobtrusive as possible for patients and clinicians alike. Dr. R. Adams Dudley, who … READ MORE

Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta

“Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for him,” says father. Braeden Palmer, 3, is a Toronto Blue Jays superfan. Without the Challenger baseball program for kids with disabilities in St. … READ MORE

Custom-made foot orthoses: an analysis of prescription characteristics

Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses. “Foot orthosis prescriptions are complex, but can be broadly classified into three categories. Selection of these prescription subtypes appears to be influenced by both … READ MORE

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

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