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C. H. Riddell Family Movement Assessment Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Movement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion capture technology to aid clinicians with treatment decisions for patients with neurological diagnoses. This facility provides a range of healthcare … READ MORE

Assured income for the severely handicapped, AISH

Financial and health benefits for eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the … READ MORE

Family support for children with disabilities, FSCD, Alberta Human Services

Parents of children with disabilities sometimes need support so they can raise their children at home and fully participate in community life. The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program provides a wide range … READ MORE

Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Care and management of children with neuromuscular or spinocerebellar disease. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Our hospital. Fresh Sugar Photography Neuromuscular Clinic provides care and management for children with neuromuscular … READ MORE

Pediatric Neurology Outpatients, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Neurology Outpatients provides a co-ordinated care approach that serving children with complex seizure disorders and neurological conditions. Also offers education for the child, family, and community. Ruby and her … READ MORE

Pediatric Myelomeningocele Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Myelomeningocele Clinic provides diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children with spinal cord issues with bowel and bladder involvement. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Fresh Sugar Photography The clinic follows … READ MORE

Orthopedics public education links

Public and patient education Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute Alberta Health and Wellness Disease and Injury Resources American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Library Canadian Orthopaedic Association … READ MORE

Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Calgary Protocol for bracing of Pectus carinatum was pioneered by Dr. David L. Sigalet, Pediatric General Surgeon, Alberta Children’s Hospital. Surgeons continuing to practice the Calgary Protocol include Dr. Steven … READ MORE

Understanding orthotics and orthopaedic shoes

When what you don’t know can hurt you. If you have a prescription for custom-made orthotics or custom-made shoes, this guide should help walk you through your purchase. Asking questions and staying informed throughout the process … READ MORE

FIFA 11+ Workbook

A complete warm-up programme to prevent injury. 11plus_workbook_e Visit 11 for … READ MORE

FIFA 11+ Plus cards

A complete warm-up programme to prevent injury. 11pluscards_e Visit 11 for … READ MORE

FIFA 11+ Exercise sheet

A complete warm-up programme to prevent injury. 11-english Visit 11 for … READ MORE

FIFA 11+ Complete warm up programme to prevent injury

Health is key to development and growth. Football, the one passion that unites people of all ages, gender, languages, colour, cultures and religions, may prove a uniquely effective and low-cost tool in the world’s fight for health. … READ MORE

Kaleidoscope Pediatric Consultants

Kaleidoscope Pediatric Consultants is an association of community pediatricians. We are dedicated to providing expert and comprehensive medical services for infants, children, and adolescents with diverse medical and developmental … READ MORE

Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic

Surestep SMOs Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic North Hill Centre 200, 1632-14 Avenue NW Calgary AB T2N 1M7 Call 403-284-0001 Fax 403-284-1593 Dr. Neil Cooper Dr. Kristen Evanshuk Dr. Sarah Hall Dr. Desiree Nyow Dr. Steven Oliver Dr. … READ MORE

Pediatric Neuromotor Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Neuromotor Clinic offers treatment, counselling, and coordinates care for children with cerebral palsy and their families. Ruby and her family. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Brandy Anderson CPP. Fresh Sugar … READ MORE

GRIT Calgary Society

GRIT Calgary Society offers therapy and education programs for preschool children who are eligible for Program Unit Funding (PUF). The needs of the child and family help to determine the components of each child’s Individual Program … READ MORE

Pediatric Rehabilitation and Education Program, Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Pediatric Rehabilitation and Education Program provides rehabilitation services for school-aged children who have had a recent significant change in their physical functioning due to an injury, illness or surgery, and requires … READ MORE

Renfrew Educational Services

Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been welcoming children and parents since 1974. Renfrew Educational Services has been a leader in education for children with special needs, and … READ MORE

Given a chance to be little ballerinas, and smiling right down to their toes

With its practice bar, mirrored walls and lush orchestral music, the small dance studio in Bayside, Queens, seems like countless other ballet schools that nurture the dreams of little girls. Dancing the physical therapy way. Ballet … READ MORE

Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum

We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy before recommending surgical resection. The use of pressure measurement avoids complications such as skin lesions, partial or poor results, and patient … READ MORE

Preliminary study of efficacy of dynamic compression system in the correction of typical pectus carinatum

Objectives This preliminary study evaluates, by qualitative score, the efficacy of the dynamic compression system (DCS) with a pressure-measuring device in the treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) as an alternative to surgery. Methods … READ MORE

Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum

Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus carinatum. Du-Young Kang, et al. Objectives The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting patient compliance with brace therapy for pectus … READ MORE

Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?

A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal cartilage length in patients with asymmetric pectus carinatum. Figure 1. Measurement of the sternal rotation angle. The sternal rotation angle was measured as … READ MORE

Knee replacement surgery

Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin If you’re thinking about having knee replacement surgery you’ll probably have lots of questions. In this booklet we’ll explain when knee replacement might be needed and what you can … READ MORE

Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum

Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), though compressive orthotic braces have shown successful results in recent years. We propose a non-operative approach using a lightweight, … READ MORE

Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum

BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they stand out in spite of wearing clothes. Surgical treatment of pectus carinatum is resection of the deformed cartilage but a wide operative scar, … READ MORE

Evaluation of the treatment of pectus carinatum with compressive orthotic bracing using three dimensional body scans

3D model used to assess and measure severity of pectus deformity demonstrating bilateral rib flattening in a severe symmetric pectus carinatum deformity. Ian Hunt, Pectus Clinic, Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital, London UK Purpose. … READ MORE

Immediate effects of foot orthoses on comfort and lower extremity kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity

Jordan Siemens / Getty Images In order to accommodate patients to new foot orthoses over time, two steps are required: The first is to obtain a baseline reading of the immediate effects across several weeks to ensure consistency. The … READ MORE

Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running

Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. nigg@ucalgary.ca Purpose The purposes of this project were to assess the effect … READ MORE

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