Four-step plan for managing knee osteoarthritis An international task force of osteoarthritis (OA) experts is proposing a four-step … READ MORE
Part 3 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Systemic pharmacotherapy and intra-articular treatments Systemic treatments for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) have been shown to have … READ MORE
Part 2 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Self-help and non-pharmacological interventions Early intervention for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is important for ameliorating … READ MORE
Part 1 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Rationale for early treatment Attention to early diagnosis and intervention in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Colleen Parsons, Certified Exercise Physiologist Colleen is a professional fitness and nutrition coach with extensive experience … READ MORE
Spooking up wheelchairs for Hallowe’en One Irish dad in Donegal has made the most incredible Hallowe’en costume for … READ MORE
Ambling modifiers: Finding a patient-friendly gait for knee OA In the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce … READ MORE
New phone app for patients with spina bifida Use of the iMHere system in spina bifida is feasible and was associated with short … READ MORE
Kamik Kids ‘Manatee’ Sport Sandal Parents recommend Manatee Sport Sandal by Kamik® Kids for $39.99. Children’s … READ MORE
Knee replacement surgery works, but so can non-surgical techniques Knee replacement more effective than alternative care but risks are higher, too. … READ MORE
Paralyzed people regain movement using brain interfaces After doctors bridge his spinal injury with electronics, a paralyzed man can control … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis in the XXIst century: Risk factors and behaviours that influence onset and progression Paddling with Evoke™ brace Musumeci G, Aiello FC, Szychlinska MA, Di Rosa M, … READ MORE
Keep moving to prevent osteoarthritis, say physicists Osteoarthritis in the knee is a painful condition affecting nearly half of all … READ MORE
Delivering healthcare services to children with cerebral palsy and their families Children with cerebral palsy have complex healthcare needs and often require complex … READ MORE
Exercise recommendations after total joint replacement A review of the current literature and proposal of scientifically based guidelines. … READ MORE
Are a third of knee replacements inappropriate? One third of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States may be … READ MORE
Pre-operative exercise boosts TKA outcomes An evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the … READ MORE
OA bracing may bolster prehabilitation protocols Pre-operative exercise has been shown to improve total knee arthroplasty outcomes, … READ MORE
Physiotherapy for functional motor disorders: a consensus Background Patients with functional motor disorder (FMD) including weakness and … READ MORE
OA knee bracing for lateral, severe cases respond positively OssKin Evoke™ by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review April 2010 Two … READ MORE
Knee braces activate brain A prototype ‘mini’ MRI scanner, developed by Imperial College London, that could … READ MORE
Helping the world to grow old more gracefully Ageing, says Richard Suzman, is “reshaping our world.” Like climate change, … READ MORE
Arthritis has an impact on the daily lives of Canadians young and old Results from a population-based survey. Background There is a perception that the … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Women with knee osteoarthritis experience greater pain sensitivity Among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater … READ MORE
Paraplegic man walks with own legs again American man, 26, completes 3.5-metre course thanks to computer system that reroutes … READ MORE
Knee OA, biomechanics, and progression to TKA Findings related to muscle activity during gait and progression to TKA may explain … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Great systematic review on pediatric supported standing Supported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 … READ MORE