Letting patients read the doctor’s notes
The patient, a wiry businessman in his 50s, needed a copy of his medical records to … READ MORE
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Doctors urged to ditch pagers in favour of smartphones
When Ann Marie McKenna uses her iPhone to communicate with colleagues at work, … READ MORE
Stanford launches its HealthKit and Epic connected MyHealth app
Many large hospitals in the U.S. are evaluating or developing pilot projects around … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Claiming a disability tax credit
Claiming a disability tax credit? Expecting an income tax refund? Invest the refund … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Do you have a child with special needs?
Five things to know about parents of children with special needs. Alberta Health … READ MORE
Exercise is ‘most effective’ method of preventing lower back pain
Exercises for golfers to prevent back pain. Watchfit “Exercise is the best … READ MORE
Wearable chair for surgeons
Here is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less … READ MORE
2016 Adapted bike registration now open
Register for the 2016 Adapted Bike Clinic $50 Membership entitles you to the use of … READ MORE
Register for rehabilitation and fitness programs at University of Calgary
Adapted Physical Activity for Kids Our Adapted Physical Activity program offers … READ MORE
Effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management of knee osteoarthritis
A new study from Western’s Bone and Joint Institute could save the health-care … READ MORE
2016 Western Canada sledge hockey tournament March 25-27
Sledge Hockey is open to people of all ages and genders. Individuals who wish to … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … 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 … READ MORE
Life without Limits Gala 2016 – CP Association Alberta
Life without Limits Gala – Celebrating 40! Join us for an evening of … 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 … READ MORE
Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration
Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, … READ MORE
Strategies to reduce progression of structural changes in osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate is more efficient than anti-inflammatory drugs for delaying the … READ MORE
Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and … 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 … READ MORE
OA bracing: Spin class
Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery … READ MORE
Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis
Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly … READ MORE
Going the distance – all 26.2 miles – with MS
Cheryl Hile started running marathons before she was diagnosed with MS, and her … 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 … READ MORE
Spenser’s knee braces are awesome!
Up and coming superstar Spenser Wilton’s father writes about Endurocross … READ MORE
Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with … 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 … READ MORE
Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist
Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)
Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
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