Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Smaller benefit hikes coming for hundreds of thousands of Albertans relying on provincial programs New legislation would also regulate potential halal mortgages. Alberta Finance … READ MORE
Thousands of toddler step stools recalled after child’s head gets stuck Five models of Aosom Canada Inc.’s Qaba Toddler Kitchen Helper 2 Step Stool … READ MORE
Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment Pain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Feds ‘committed to doing more,’ but minister offers no timeline for Canadian Disability Benefit boost Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Kamal Khera rises … READ MORE
Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … READ MORE
Ombudsman says Alberta government must fix unfair rules for disability benefit applicants Outdated rules have remained unchanged for a decade. Alberta Ombudsman Kevin … READ MORE
Innovative primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physicians Successful study highlights how integrated virtual care delivered primary care to … READ MORE
Concerns raised over support backlog for children with disabilities Families and advocates of children with disabilities are concerned about backlogs in … READ MORE
Small steps, big dreams: Calgary family raises money for walker Jaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. … READ MORE
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. … READ MORE
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way The Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but Issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. … READ MORE
LapStacker relaunches wheelchair carrying system Seth McBride, New Mobility April 10, 2024 For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
New kinds of padding could make football gear, bike helmets safer than ever Making the world a little softer. In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder 3D … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE