‘Thubber’ – Stretchable, thermally conductive rubber for heated garments and robot muscles Carmel Majidi and Jonathan Malen of Carnegie Mellon University have developed a … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … READ MORE
Women had significantly greater involvement in knee OA-related health care before TKA In the 12 months preceding total knee arthroplasty, women experienced significantly … READ MORE
Older adults who exercise regularly can reduce risk of severe mobility problems Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing … READ MORE
University of Michigan launches 3D printed orthotics program Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are implementing a new orthotics and … READ MORE
Lessons on aging well, from a 105-year-old cyclist At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert … READ MORE
Quadricep strength and speed of force affects knee osteoarthritis Quadricep strength and speed of force production (SFP) both affect physical … READ MORE
Personal factors linked with increased risk of knee OA in the military population In an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee … READ MORE
Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance … READ MORE
Calgary Flames sign Fionn Daly to one-day contract The nine-year-old is currently playing for the Calgary Venom of the Calgary Sledge … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
Gait analysis helps children with Cerebral palsy keep pace A person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too … READ MORE
Getting the equipment you need and learning to self-advocate It all started when I was in rehab dealing with a particularly insensitive sales rep … READ MORE
Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing … READ MORE
Edmonton researchers help young stroke patients regain mobility One in every 1,000 babies suffer from a stroke either in utero or shortly after … READ MORE
Why we need kneecaps The kneecap or patella is a sesmoid bone which is a very important structure to help … READ MORE
US study finds no way to predict risk of joint replacements The American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis Paddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. … READ MORE
Specialized physical therapy helps teens with scoliosis get ahead of the curve For teens with scoliosis, a new study shows specialized physical therapy exercises … READ MORE
Tai chi improves well-being and pain relief in knee osteoarthritis Tai chi was found to improve well-being and relieve pain in patients with knee … READ MORE
Issues for parents caring 24/7 for children with complex care needs A new research report has been published by the charity WellChild which explores … READ MORE
Early AFO use significantly enhances benefits of stroke rehabilitation Functional balance test scores rise. Use of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) within six … READ MORE
Part 2: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee A noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his … READ MORE
Children’s physical activity linked with knee health as adults Childhood physical performance measures are significantly associated with knee bone … READ MORE
Pre-referral MRIs not often necessary An MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with … READ MORE
Who will care for the caregivers? I should have put his socks back on. The thought kept nagging me as I finished my … READ MORE
Running may be good for your knees Many people worry that running ruins knees. But a new study finds that the activity … READ MORE
Brain-controlled robot lets physically challenged see the world For those with severe motor disabilities, mind-controlled prostheses have long … READ MORE