9 things no one ever tells you about getting a knee replacement After 20 years of pain and icing her knee nightly, Sue Minutaglio of Westchester NY, … READ MORE
Benefits of bracing: Studies find improvement in pain, gait “It’s hard to get people to wear a brace, but if they feel that it’s having an … READ MORE
Exercise as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with knee damage Study raises questions over widespread practice without supporting evidence. … READ MORE
Fashion’s newest frontier: The disabled and the displaced Six years ago in Raleigh N.C., Maura Horton received a call from her husband, Don, … READ MORE
Coronal tibial slope associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis Accelerated knee osteoarthritis may be a unique subset of knee osteoarthritis, which … READ MORE
A star athlete heads to Rio to keep paralympians healthy When Paralympic athletes hit the swimming pool and race tracks in Rio de Janeiro, … READ MORE
Obi robot arm gives disabled diners a helping hand Obi is a robotic arm designed to help people with physical disabilities to feed … READ MORE
Neuropsych — our experience When our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having … READ MORE
Big data in healthcare goes far beyond EHR Big data has applications in medtech that extend far beyond electronic health … READ MORE
Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint … READ MORE
CP studies assess advantages of flexible AFOs for children The flexibility of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) does not necessarily affect walking … READ MORE
Walk this way: New metric could help kids with cerebral palsy For more than 20 years, clinicians working with children with cerebral palsy have … READ MORE
How to prevent and treat blisters Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, … READ MORE
My SCI taught me to say “Yes” to new experiences Living with a T4 spinal cord injury allows me do things I never would have in the … READ MORE
Sospendo is a hands-free solution for mobile devices As great as all of the advances in touch screens technology and mobile devices have … READ MORE
More accessible taxis coming to Chicago Although Chicago is already a very accessible destination, it’s getting ready to … READ MORE
Effects of decompressive brace use in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease. Unloading the affected compartment using … READ MORE
Skin care issues related to orthotic device wear Modern orthotic devices are designed to fit more intimately than in the past, a … READ MORE
CP Alberta summer program highlights 2016 Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA programs for adults and children. … READ MORE
Bad news for creaky knees: We can’t regrow cartilage as adults The fallout from nuclear bomb testing decades ago is now helping researchers better … READ MORE
Architect with ALS designs a residence he can control with just blinks Steve Saling, an architect and engineer with ALS, helped design features of the … READ MORE
The horse is the therapist With hippotherapy, the horse provides the therapy. Three-year-old Jack Foster sat on … READ MORE
As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary … READ MORE
When doctors have conflicts of interest My mother-in-law is an impressive woman. At the age of 77, she still maintains a … READ MORE
Soccer shoe bending stiffness significantly alters game-specific physiology The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of soccer shoes with … READ MORE
Meet the new wave of wearables: stretchable electronics Scientists have figured out how to make electronics as pliable as a temporary … READ MORE
Apple store welcomes YouTube sensation Christopher Hills with assistive tech At just 18 years old, Christopher Hills is already a YouTube sensation and master … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis prevalence and modifiable factors The prevalence of hand, knee, or hip joint OA has increased from 21 million in 1995 … READ MORE
$54.5M gift creates a brighter future for children and women Largest single donation to the University of Alberta means better health outcomes. … READ MORE
Arthritis of the knee: Ten exercises Arthritis is a condition where the joints become swollen, hot, and often painful. … READ MORE