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Knee OA workout thresholds for rehab referral

Researchers at the University of Delaware have determined the minimum workout thresholds for patients with knee osteoarthritis that would determine whether a patient should be referred to physical rehabilitation, according to a … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital November 26, 2016 – Updated July 2021 Pectus carinatum is characterized by a protrusion of the sternum that occurs as a result … READ MORE

In search of a better backrest

This past Tuesday, I rolled by my local wheelchair shop to make a small chair adjustment. I’ve recently been working with one of the staff members to rebuild my backrest in a way that would give me better posture, and I wanted one … READ MORE

Embedded 3D videos enhance visualization in Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology

The current issue of the Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology now features 3D imaging embedded within its articles for the first time. Use of this digital and multimedia technique enhances the value of five papers, which focus on … READ MORE

Minimal shoes may reduce running injuries

Runners who wear running shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot rather than the heel put significantly less demand on their bodies, new research suggests. Barefoot Running Shoes vs Minimalist Running Shoes: 5 Key … READ MORE

Experimental scaffold hasn’t reversed her paralysis, but she’s embraced life ‘with wheels as legs’

Jesi Stracham used to captivate biotech investors and inadvertently move markets with social media posts documenting her dogged quest to get out of her wheelchair and back onto her feet. Jesi Stracham participates in an adaptive water … READ MORE

Walking uses more than just feet

We humans walk with our feet. This is true, but not entirely. Walking, as part of locomotion, is a coordinated whole-body movement that involves both the arms and legs. Walking is a whole-body movement. Arm and leg movements are … READ MORE

A comparison of over-the-counter foot orthotics on multi-segment foot biomechanics

Over-the-counter orthoses are a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. We demonstrated that three commonly used over-the-counter devices influence foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain differently. Clinicians can use … READ MORE

Comparison of a conventional knee-ankle-foot orthosis and a new powered KAFO

Evaluation of gait symmetry in poliomyelitis. A new powered knee–ankle–foot orthosis can improve gait symmetry for poliomyelitis subjects by influencing step width, swing time, stance time percentage, and knee flexion during swing … READ MORE

Comparing physical therapy and knee surgery

Predictors of crossover to surgery in patients with meniscal tears and OA. Can “prehab” improve outcomes after acl surgery? Dr. David Geier Susan London, Internal Medicine News May 13, 2015 SEATTLE – Certain clinical factors … READ MORE

Does a heavy running shoe slow you down?

In a famous study three decades ago, experimental biologists strapped a pair of 1.8-kilogram weights around the waists of volunteers and found that they only had to expend about 4 per cent more energy to maintain the same running pace … READ MORE

Shooting action sports photography as a quadriplegic

While playing baseball at the age of 21, an ill-advised slide into third base cost Loren Worthington the use of his limbs. 30 years later, he’s now a talented sports photographer whose work earned him a job capturing adaptive sports … READ MORE

Alberta auditor general sharply criticizes aid program for severely handicapped

The bureaucratic mess will make you mad. The human harm could make you weep. Don Braid, Calgary Herald. Alberta’s auditor general says the government is failing the severely disabled through its income supports program. … READ MORE

Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes to families of special needs kids

Struggling to make ends meet, supporting five kids and putting more than half of their monthly pay into rent, Jeffrey Dumlao and his wife, Suzanne, often faced their biggest challenge at the end of each day. Gezai Gebrekidan, left, … READ MORE

Relieve pain of osteoarthritis with a custom knee brace

OA is the leading cause of Total Knee Replacements and affects a third of people aged 65 and older. The incidence rate of this degenerative disease with no cure is growing. OssKin Evoke Top 2 custom knee braces we recommend to … READ MORE

Out on a limb: Think outside the knee

We hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and how addressing those additional conditions can help improve knee pain and function. But a growing body of research suggests one set of … READ MORE

Connor needs help for new wheels

Connor Groenewoud just started junior high school this fall. And as the only boy in his entire school in a wheelchair, the 12-year old understands other students at times have trouble with the fact that he’s different. Sarah … READ MORE

Driverless vehicle options now include scooters

Self-driving scooter demonstrated at MIT complements autonomous golf carts and city cars. “Mobility is not only outdoors. You also want to be mobile in big complexes, like malls. So the concept of mobility is not only on the roads … READ MORE

Chondroitin sulfate superior to celecoxib for knee cartilage loss

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, quantitative MRI found chondroitin sulfate was superior to celecoxib in the reduction of cartilage volume loss, according to results of a 2-year exploratory study. “In sum, this study confirmed … READ MORE

Engineering students focus on scoliosis brace comfort, fit, design

Braces for people with scoliosis can be awkward, cumbersome and even painful. A good fit is crucial, especially since the brace is often worn day and night. Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear … READ MORE

CP Alberta Youth Transitions Program

Youth Transitions For youth between the ages of 16 and 25, we offer customized support to help them prepare for adult life. Activities include one-on-one counselling, group support and transitions workshops and an emphasis on … READ MORE

Complementary health approaches to pain gain traction

A recent review of clinical evidence published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers suggests that complementary health techniques have a legitimate place in a physician’s pain relief … READ MORE

Evaluating new health care models

Why aren’t new health care models studied more? A new study focuses on a hospital funding approach gaining popularity that would institute new incentives for hospitals to decrease wait times and increase efficiency. CBC Wendy … READ MORE

Ambulatory kids with mild cerebral palsy have adverse musculoskeletal profile

Compared with typically developing children, ambulatory children with mild spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have pronounced deficits in cortical bone architecture, lower bone strength, and elevated infiltration of fat in the bone marrow … READ MORE

Exercise: Not a miracle cure, just good medicine

Physical activity remains the best buy for public health. Michael Gendy of King, NC continues to exercise after participating in a Wake Forest School of Medicine study that found aerobic activity may lower a risk factor for developing … READ MORE

Teen born with a pigeon chest now stands taller

A teenager from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire born with a rare condition known as ‘pigeon chest’ is now standing taller than his twin brother after undergoing an innovative new treatment to correct the condition. James … READ MORE

I don’t want to be ‘inspiring’

One of my most memorable moments in high school came during my freshman year. A motivational speaker was addressing us in a huge assembly. I was seated with one of my best friends at the front of the auditorium, and the whole group … READ MORE

Offloading the knee through gait modification

Changing the way people walk can significantly decrease knee external adduction moments, which in turn appears to relieve pain and possibly slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The challenge, however, is finding a gait modification … READ MORE

Comparing laterally wedged insoles and unloader knee orthoses in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis

Both orthoses reduce pain and improve gait anomalies in medial compartment knee OA. Our results suggest a laterally wedged insole can be an alternative conservative approach to unloader knee orthosis for treating symptoms of medial … READ MORE

Calgary lawyer’s admission to the bar a history-making moment

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, Roman emperor Claudius and the Magna Carta. Last week, Court of Alberta Justice Paul Mason sits before a packed Calgary courtroom, with an address that includes the sombre, intellectual … READ MORE

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