Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints
Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Kyle Anderson … READ MORE
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Lack of appropriate clothing hinders people with disabilities
Apparel manufacturers could play a vital role in helping people with disabilities … READ MORE
Improving lower extremity orthotics management for children with cerebral palsy
Some cerebral palsy cases caused by genetic anomalies, not just brain injury: study. … READ MORE
Liftware levels playing field for disabled diners
The Liftware Level is a motorized utensil that automatically bends itself to … READ MORE
Toronto photographer’s app is remapping accessibility around the world
Maayan Ziv was born with muscular dystrophy which she says has helped her build up a … READ MORE
Edmonton toddler a whiz in homemade wheelchair
Just like other children learn how to crawl, Evelyn slowly figured out how to wheel. … READ MORE
For articular cartilage injury, a holistic approach is best
A Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, … READ MORE
Ballet improves balance, social skills in children with cerebral palsy
Classical ballet classes may help improve balance while enhancing social skills in … READ MORE
Slippery boots: Most winter footwear fails on ice
Of 98 models tested in Toronto lab, only 9 had enough grip for icy conditions. … READ MORE
Knee OA workout thresholds for rehab referral
Researchers at the University of Delaware have determined the minimum workout … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff … READ MORE
In search of a better backrest
This past Tuesday, I rolled by my local wheelchair shop to make a small chair … 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 … READ MORE
Minimal shoes may reduce running injuries
Runners who wear running shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot … 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 … READ MORE
Walking uses more than just feet
We humans walk with our feet. This is true, but not entirely. Walking, as part of … 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. … 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 … READ MORE
Comparing physical therapy and knee surgery
Predictors of crossover to surgery in patients with meniscal tears and OA. Can … READ MORE
Does a heavy running shoe slow you down?
In a famous study three decades ago, experimental biologists strapped a pair of … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Think outside the knee
We hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), … READ MORE
Connor needs help for new wheels
Connor Groenewoud just started junior high school this fall. And as the only boy in … READ MORE
Driverless vehicle options now include scooters
Self-driving scooter demonstrated at MIT complements autonomous golf carts and city … READ MORE
Chondroitin sulfate superior to celecoxib for knee cartilage loss
In patients with knee osteoarthritis, quantitative MRI found chondroitin sulfate was … 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 … READ MORE
CP Alberta Youth Transitions Program
Youth Transitions For youth between the ages of 16 and 25, we offer customized … READ MORE
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