Introduction to musculoskeletal assessment
A guide for medical students and healthcare professionals. Musculoskeletal disorders … READ MORE
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Resistance exercise for spinal cord injury
Resistance training is important for persons with spinal cord injury, SCI. In … 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 … 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, … READ MORE
Joint injury increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis
Where risk factors have been identified in knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), with … READ MORE
Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs
Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an … READ MORE
ArcticFlash Ice Hockey Sledge
A limited number of the fabled ArcticFlash™ Sledges are now in stock in … READ MORE
Approved orthotic service providers in Calgary
Orthotics required for daily use for a minimum of six months are a cost-shared … READ MORE
Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma
If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have … READ MORE
Refresh your brace with new straps
Pop a rivet? Blow a strap? Drop-in service for minor repairs while you … 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 … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke
St. Louis, Missouri – After three strokes that left the right side of his body … 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 … READ MORE
Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design
“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe … READ MORE
Globotec Junior heel cup
Nestle young feet gently to improve balance, biomechanics and gait. Designed to … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis / ankle sprain – ice with T-shape wrap
There are lots of reasons for foot pain or ankle pain. From achilles tendonitis to … READ MORE
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms
Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement … READ MORE
Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot
The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis common spring injury, says Calgary doctor
Sudden increase to your outside exercise can cause foot pain. If you spent your May … READ MORE
Hockey players wear boot and stick sensors to up their game
Data-hungry athletes can’t get enough of wearables, from the golf gadgets … READ MORE
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What day of the week and time suits you? Phone 403-240-9100 for an appointment. Get … READ MORE
Robot arm controlled by quadriplegic’s intentions
California researchers have linked a robot arm to the brain of a quadriplegic man, … READ MORE
Conditions we treat
Children, youth, adults and seniors are able to lead more active and independent … READ MORE
Researchers use electrodes for ‘human cruise control’
A study put people on autopilot by electrically stimulating their thigh muscles. … READ MORE
New MS treatment could be too pricey
A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement … READ MORE
Uncovering costs of elder care in Canada
One in seven Canadians is over the age of 65, 77% have at least one chronic … READ MORE
Prodigy spinal cord stimulator launched in Canada
St. Jude Medical says it won Health Canada approval and implanted its 1st Prodigy … READ MORE
Daily walking does not have a negative impact on knee osteoarthritis
A new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any … READ MORE
Knee replacement FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis of the knee FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
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