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Gender, gait and knee OA: Kinematic data have rehab implications
In the moment: Rehabilitation.. Women with and without knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Walking study in CP highlights need for tailored orthotic prescription
Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary.. A recent study demonstrates the importance … READ MORE
Akira and the rise of telemedicine in Canada
“…an international health policy study in 2010… showed that Canada had … READ MORE
Do orthotics for foot injuries really work?
As baby boomers age and continue to participate in sports, more and more are … READ MORE
Benefits of psychological care in pain management
Doctors should consider cognitive therapies as potential first-line treatment. … READ MORE
Wait two weeks to shower following knee replacement surgery?
It may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after … READ MORE
Parent’s intuition leads to earlier intervention
In a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an … READ MORE
Smart insoles: Assessing their clinical potential
Athletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data … READ MORE
Patients give custom foot orthotics high marks
Winnipeg based Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) on April 11 released results of … READ MORE
Stability for CP: AFOs benefit diplegic children
In children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), wearing bilateral ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE
Benefits of exercise for children with cerebral palsy supported by study of elite paralympic athletes
For highly trained Paralympic athletes with cerebral palsy (CP), bone mineral … READ MORE
First ever stroke rehabilitation guidelines from AHA/ASA
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has issued … READ MORE
Community and Social Services contacts, including AISH and PDD
Health Benefits, Eligible individuals and families with limited incomes can access … READ MORE
Total knee arthroplasty, TKA not detrimental to participation in sports
“This study documented that patients were not only able to maintain, but to … READ MORE
FES showed no benefits in patients with isolated foot drop
Patients with hemiplegia who used a functional electrical stimulation device for … READ MORE
Finding a footwear-AFO fit for kids
Finding shoes that fit over ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is a challenge for thousands … READ MORE
Kids, clothes and AFOs: Finding the right fit
When a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have … READ MORE
I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm
After being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card … READ MORE
BMW carbon fiber racing wheelchair for Team USA
Wheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
Measuring postural sway to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
A new technique might be used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders such as multiple … READ MORE
Increased use of mobile devices in clinical settings
Use of mobile devices as a tool in the clinical setting among orthopedic surgeons … READ MORE
Current thinking in surgical approaches to meniscus repair
With a Torn Meniscus, the Clock Is Ticking. Not so long ago, surgeons thought that … READ MORE
The top health benefits of Pilates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent … READ MORE
High-tech Zweikampf 3D printed soccer shin guards on Kickstarter
Austrian sports equipment manufacturer Zweikampf is releasing their first 3D printed … READ MORE
Walk for stroke recovery
Regular, brisk walking after having a stroke could help boost your physical fitness, … READ MORE
Drop foot mechanics outweigh etiology
When prescribing an ankle foot orthosis or neuroprosthesis for a patient with acute … READ MORE
Children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth respond to AFOs
Muscle weakness and instability associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in … READ MORE
Telemedicine sucks as much as in-person care
Telemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as … READ MORE
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