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Mind controlled robot helps disabled visit family and friends

Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their caretakers to do even the simplest tasks. But thanks to a team of researchers from the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL, in Switzerland, even … READ MORE

Corrective chest surgery changed my life

Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the self-confidence I gained made it worth it. Playing in the surf. Porto Covo, Portugal. Wikimedia Commons Tears rushed down my face as I looked at my … READ MORE

Alberta seniors programs and services guide 2014–2015

Published by Alberta Health, July 2014 Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll-free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992 Edmonton: 780-644-9992 See Health services – page 20 Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan – page 20 … READ MORE

Adapted physical activity for kids

Adapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation … READ MORE

Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis

I was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic knees forced me to stop playing. The knees were replaced two years later, but by then, I had filled in my life with other activities, including a … READ MORE

Tour for Kids Alberta, July 17-19, 2015

Members of the Ride with Rouge Cycling Team will be joining 125 cyclists on the 9th Annual Tour for Kids Alberta, an epic ride in support of children living with cancer. The ride takes place from Friday July 17 to Sunday July … READ MORE

‘Rowing’ wheelchair is a moving experience

Pedro tests a self-powered, ‘rowing’ wheelchair that lets him paddle to move forward and backward. Watching, from left, are his sister and mother, Shriners surgeon Gloria Gogola, Rice Professor Ann Saterbak and Shriners … READ MORE

Quell wearable pain relief approved

FTC Refunds Almost $3.9 Million to Purchasers of Deceptively Advertised Quell Wearable Pain-Relief Device, Federal Trade Commission September 8, 2020 NeuroMetrix begins shipping Quell device, May 29, 2015 NeuroMetrix reported … READ MORE

Perfect fit 3D printed leg brace

Knee ankle foot orthosis, KAFO – lightweight 3D printed brace cost-effectively customized for perfect fit. While we’ve previously heard how 3D printing methods change the way prosthetic devices are made – at extremely low … READ MORE

TheraTryke combines upper and lower body exercise for paraplegics

After taking a look at the Jet Blade hydroplaning watercraft last week, we were alerted to another senior design project from Calvin College, Michigan. A different group of students has designed and prototyped a device they’re … READ MORE

A historical perspective of PCL bracing

Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark Sobhani for the WAC – All Rights Reserved. Purpose Currently, there are many functional knee braces, but very few designed to treat the posterior … READ MORE

Calgary Scientific launches ResolutionMD with new intuitive interface

New functionality builds upon a recent release that included voice and video collaboration capability, image sharing between facilities and providers, Integration capability to EMR systems, XDS integration, precision measurements and … READ MORE

Step by Step Early Intervention Society

Step By Step Early Intervention Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of children with developmental delays. Our service model is tailored specifically to the needs of the … READ MORE

Sport and exercise medicine

Primary care is ideally placed to promote and prescribe exercise to patients. Inevitably some people will develop musculoskeletal problems and will need our help. In general these needs can be managed successfully without need to call … READ MORE

The upper limb in primary care

Upper limb in primary care, Part 2 Wrist, hand – joint, soft tissue and neurological disorders. There is increasing focus on GPs reducing the number of referrals that they make to secondary care. Wrist and hand disorders are a … READ MORE

The approach to the patient presenting with multiple joint pain

Upper limb in primary care, Part 1 Upper and lower arm, elbow. Patients present to their GP with symptoms rather than diseases, and often it takes time for musculoskeletal problems to evolve into a recognisable form. The challenge for … READ MORE

Introduction to musculoskeletal assessment

A guide for medical students and healthcare professionals. Musculoskeletal disorders are the commonest cause of disability in the UK. Each year 15 per cent of patients on a general practitioner’s list will consult their doctor with … READ MORE

Resistance exercise for spinal cord injury

Resistance training is important for persons with spinal cord injury, SCI. In general, regular resistance exercise improves one’s energy level and daily living, as well as enhancing body composition and overall motor function. A … READ MORE

OA risk increases with age, at time of injury and from time of injury onset

Joint trauma can lead to a spectrum of acute lesions, including osteochondral fractures, ligament or meniscus tears and damage to the articular cartilage. This is often associated with intra-articular bleeding and causes … READ MORE

Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men

Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, have long been known. Some differences in the evaluation of this issue across studies may be related to differences in study design, sampling, study … READ MORE

Joint injury increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis

Where risk factors have been identified in knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), with few exceptions, no prevention strategies have proven beneficial. Charles R. Ratzlaff, Matthew H Liang, Arthritis Research & Therapy August 31, 2010 … READ MORE

Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs

Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an adolescent with diplegic cerebral palsy, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific … READ MORE

ArcticFlash Ice Hockey Sledge

A limited number of the fabled ArcticFlash™ Sledges are now in stock in Calgary. These exceptional ice hockey sledges were originally designed for the German Olympic Team by Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH. Replacement parts … READ MORE

Approved orthotic service providers in Calgary

Orthotics required for daily use for a minimum of six months are a cost-shared benefit with Alberta Aids to Daily Living, AADL. Clients pay 25% of the cost of all benefits covered under AADL, up to a maximum of $500 per family per … READ MORE

Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma

If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have persistent pain in the ball of your foot, you may have a condition called Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve. … READ MORE

Refresh your brace with new straps

Pop a rivet? Blow a strap? Drop-in service for minor repairs while you wait. Drop off your used devices for recycling. Please call ahead. Braceworks is located in Calgary, Alberta Canada ☞ See map below Amy Lisbeth photo Have … READ MORE

Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life

It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New Balance store, for two reasons. The brand’s sporty and comfortable styles are perfectly suited for Covington’s life on the go. And they come in … READ MORE

Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke

St. Louis, Missouri – After three strokes that left the right side of his body paralyzed, Rick Arnold told his wife Kim that he had just one wish. Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke victims. Reuters. Uploaded … READ MORE

Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid

If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell you, “Basketball, baseball, flag football, and Cub scouts.” Ask him what his favorite part of school is and he’ll answer, “Recess.” This … READ MORE

Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design

“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe how unhappy this makes me. It’s the quintessential example of a design fail, but ask anyone who’s suffered through dragging the standard … READ MORE

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