Apparel causes additional barriers for people with disability
Study highlights need for affordable, accessible adaptive clothing. Clothing in the … READ MORE
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Allied health care community for patients and family
Walk your way to fitness this summer
Orthopaedic surgeons say safe walking practices can boost bone health. Don’t … READ MORE
Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice
Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without … READ MORE
Community and Social Services contacts, including AISH and PDD
Health Benefits, Eligible individuals and families with limited incomes can access … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Workplace mHealth program shows improved step count, weight loss
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC has … READ MORE
As hospitals go digital, human stories get left behind
The official reason for my patient’s visit, according to her electronic medical … READ MORE
For parents of autistic children, more social support means better health
Concordia University research shows community care protects them against … READ MORE
Adapted bike program gets disabled kids on the move
As Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like … READ MORE
Robotic device aids research for children with brain injury
Max Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical … READ MORE
Don’t screen healthy Canadian kids for developmental delay
No benefit found for commonly used screening tools in kids without signs of … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada
The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Change Day comes to Canadian health care
Theresa Patenaude was nervous. She was walking into an important meeting with her … READ MORE
Us and Them: Why patient-defined health teams don’t communicate well
Patients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – … READ MORE
50 top assistive technologies based on global survey, WHO
According to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance
Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
The power of music for special needs kids
Dylan Whitley, 16, who has been diagnosed with Autism and septo-optic dysplasia … READ MORE
Special school’s sensory room offers solace for the senses
A common question from parents of students in Joi Weir’s junior high class is … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids
The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE
Adaptive bikes offer new freedom to kids with special needs
Over 100 children with various special needs were fitted with customized bikes in … READ MORE
Is hip arthroscopic surgery a sham?
Minimal access hip arthroscopy surgery has become the treatment of choice for hip … READ MORE
Michael Sametz, Para-cyclist on the road to Rio
Michael is overjoyed to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, … READ MORE
Family technology rules: What kids expect of parents
Put your phone away when I’m talking to you. Don’t text while you’re driving … READ MORE
Using the Arts to promote healthy aging
“Movement enriches the quality of their lives,” Ms. Haas said. “It’s … READ MORE
Seniors programs and services guide 2015–2016
Published by Alberta Seniors September 2015 For more information about seniors … READ MORE
Physical therapy following total knee replacement raises new concerns over referral for profit
A new study concludes that patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery … READ MORE
Sony World Photography Awards
Rob Gregory’s pictures were taken for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago … READ MORE
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