Why can’t you email your doctor?
Email may be the preferred communication method with clients in many industries, but … READ MORE
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Saskatchewan program allows online look at personal medical records
REGINA – A pilot program is being launched in Saskatchewan that will allow up … READ MORE
Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)
Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Doctors’ reminders keep people more engaged in their health care
Research led by UCLA professor on ‘OpenNotes’ model finds that follow-up emails … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction
Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
Meniscus surgery criteria called into question
Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears … READ MORE
Canadian patients had higher major complication rates after TKA
Patients from Canada who underwent total knee arthroplasty experienced a higher rate … READ MORE
Digital health can serve the safety net, but only if done right
Still, it’s important to understand the needs of safety-net populations, … READ MORE
3D hand scanner could give you custom braces
The student-made gear could fill big gaps in health care and design. Pieter … READ MORE
Fitter legs linked to a fitter brain
Polka Dot Twins, 1952. Harold Feinstein. Identical twins in Finland who shared the … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
Rockers and rollovers: Implications for AFOs
Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
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
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
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