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Health benefits: Coverage, access and service

Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with your public health benefits coverage. Braceworks is an approved provider with Alberta Aids to Daily Living AADL Work Safe BC BC Pharmacare Manitoba … READ MORE

Gait and energy efficiency of stance control knee–ankle–foot orthoses

Stance control orthoses are a new generation of orthotic intervention that could potentially be significant in assisting to improve the gait kinematics by knee-ankle-foot orthosis users. The use of knee-ankle-foot orthoses with drop … READ MORE

Life without Limits Gala 2016 – CP Association Alberta

Life without Limits Gala – Celebrating 40! Join us for an evening of celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2016, for the 10th Annual Life without Limits Gala at the Red & White Club! The evening includes a champagne reception, … READ MORE

5% of Ontario residents account for majority of health care costs

Five percent of Ontarians account for 65% of provincial health care costs for individual care, with the top 1% accounting for one-third of these costs, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association … READ MORE

Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration

Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, pundits have predicted the demise of solo and small practices, and health care systems have been pushing policies that hasten their demise. And yet, small … READ MORE

Strategies to reduce progression of structural changes in osteoarthritis

Chondroitin sulfate is more efficient than anti-inflammatory drugs for delaying the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Pelletier, et al, Osteoarthritis Research Unit, University of Montréal Hospital Centre, Notre-Dame Hospital, … READ MORE

Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2008. The guidelines have been helpful and have stimulated discussion among physicians as … READ MORE

Is your child’s achy back more than just growing pains?

Nearly one in three adolescents report back pain. According to a new literature review in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it’s becoming more common for children and adolescents … READ MORE

OA bracing: Spin class

Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City confirms that the kinetic effects of osteoarthritis knee bracing are in fact related to bracing’s effects on knee pain—but not in … READ MORE

Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly aberrant biomechanical forces and pathological responses to them, as key factors in osteoarthritis (OA) disease progression. However, little is known about … READ MORE

Going the distance – all 26.2 miles – with MS

Cheryl Hile started running marathons before she was diagnosed with MS, and her goals have only gotten bigger since. Cheryl Hile’s new goal is to become the first person with MS to run seven marathons on seven continents in 12 … READ MORE

When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon

One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to healthcare is our tendency to rely far too much on technology such as MRI findings, and too little on our physical exam findings and on the story our patient … READ MORE

Spenser’s knee braces are awesome!

Up and coming superstar Spenser Wilton’s father writes about Endurocross competition and knee safety. I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much Spenser likes his new knee braces. Only days after he got them, he … READ MORE

Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with the medial compartment most commonly affected. The direction of external forces and limb orientation during walking results in an adduction moment that … READ MORE

Knee brace reduces damage, pain in osteoarthritis

For the first time, a scientific study has shown that a simple slip-on knee brace reduces bone marrow lesions and pain associated with osteoarthritis. Alice Goodman, Medscape Multispecialty October 31, 2013 “There is a pressing … READ MORE

Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist

Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta Children’s Hospital, practicing there until 1996 when he established the Braceworks clinic. He thrives on the clinical challenge of treating highly … READ MORE

Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)

Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. Physiatrists are specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – nerve, muscle and bone experts who treat illnesses that affect how one moves. At … READ MORE

Lil Soles Footwear children’s shoes in Calgary

Marc recommends Little Footprints and Lil Soles for ‘AFO friendly footwear.’ Little Footprints is a family run boutique, which specializes in developmentally conducive children’s footwear. We carry Calgary’s biggest … READ MORE

Tomasz Bugajski, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering

Tomasz’s Master’s thesis was focused on the Calgary Protocol for the Treatment of Pectus Carinatum, developed by Dr. David S. Sigalet, General Surgery Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. This method of … READ MORE

Jacob Reichbart, Research Director

Jacob is focused on orthopaedic and assistive devices that are comfortable, effective and easy to use — a dedication to working with children spanning some 30 years. He guides Braceworks research and product development effort, … READ MORE

Evidence Sport and Spine

Evidence Sport and Spine is a multidisciplinary clinic providing expertise and effective musculoskeletal pain management. Physiotherapists, pain physicians, and medical specialists passionate about providing the highest standard in … READ MORE

PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services

PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services is a private practice team that provides service coordination, psychology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy in Calgary, Alberta. Services may … READ MORE

Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum

Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression during regular daily activity. Patients are more compliant with the Braceworks PC brace and encouraging results are often apparent early in treatment. … READ MORE

Fee for the Braceworks Pectus Brace in Alberta

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. The Braceworks Pectus Brace® is a cost-shared benefit insured by Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL). With AADL, patients are responsible for 25 percent of the total cost of the … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment options currently exist for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC). We performed a survey of Canadian pediatric surgeons to define current practices. … READ MORE

Alberta Blue Cross: Orthotics

Sign in to all Alberta Blue Cross member services online Not registered yet? Simply visit www.ab.bluecross.ca Program members with an ID number can click the Not registered yet link — where you can register for access to all our … READ MORE

Maximum Healthcare and Mobility in Calgary

Braceworks recommends Maximum Healthcare and Mobility in Calgary, an AADL Approved Wheelchair Provider, for exceptional customer support and service for all your home health care product needs, including wheelchairs. Note that AADL … READ MORE

Accessible Vehicle Solutions in Calgary

Life is a highway… we’ll get you there! Accessible Vehicle Solutions is opening the road to your freedom by providing an exceptional customer service experience. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date resources and … READ MORE

Kenron Compounding Pharmacy in Calgary for Orthopedic Supports

Braceworks recommends Kenron Compounding Pharmacy in the Foothills Professional Building for a full range of off-the-shelf orthopedic supports by MedSpec for upper limb, lower limb and spine including pediatric sizes. In addition to … READ MORE

Friday at the medical school – common MSK problems

Practical Approach to Common MSK Problems in Community Practice. Friday, April 22, 2016 Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary AB Residents in Friday School. UCSD Photo. This workshop offers a practical approach to … READ MORE

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