Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy
Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Quantifying functional effects of AFO alignment
Assessing device alignment is a key aspect of prosthetic practice, but when it comes … READ MORE
What is torticollis and deformational plagiocephaly?
Males Twins Superhero Siblings. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs facilitate compliance, outcomes in children with cerebral palsy
Brace wear time, not torque, is key. Dynamic orthoses offer an effective alternative … READ MORE
Just a really happy baby
Isaac Heroux and his mom Julia Heroux at Isaac’s Walk, the first Spina Bifida … READ MORE
Life Without Limits Challenge 2017
The Life Without Limits Challenge is all about having FUN! No times, no pressure, no … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy children are happy
Children with cerebral palsy are just as happy as children without the condition, a … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Healing arts
Healthcare practitioners and artists wouldn’t seem to have much in common, other … READ MORE
Care for chronically ill children may suffer when parents and doctors are at odds
Holly remembers the day doctors diagnosed her son with cerebral palsy and told her … READ MORE
‘It doesn’t seem fair’: Unwed parents in Alberta don’t share financial burden once disabled child turns 18
‘Unless you’ve been married, you fall through the cracks,’ says … READ MORE
Edmonton arts camp gives sick and disabled kids a lift
‘A lot of these kids really do need that confidence boost and that reminder … READ MORE
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning
Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development … READ MORE
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes
A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by … READ MORE
Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta
“Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
Never count yourself out: Sledge hockey gold
If anyone had told a younger Jeremy Hall, bound in a wheelchair and later, leg … READ MORE
The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities
The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with … READ MORE
What it means when kids walk on their toes
When toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their tip … READ MORE
Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
Bloorview School program for kids with disabilities suspended
School’s board says no able-bodied children enrolled in integrated program. … READ MORE
Ontario begins shifting home care responsibilities
Ontario begins dissolving its 14 community care access centres next week, but … READ MORE
Calgary doctor connects disabled children with accessible activities
Let’s make it easy for these kids. Dr. Sarah MacEachern is on a campaign to … READ MORE
The wheels of freedom: My first motorized wheelchair
What were you doing when you were seven years old? Most seven-year-olds are playful … READ MORE
State-of-the-art special needs school opens its doors in Calgary
After three long years of lobbying and construction, a unique school welcomed its … READ MORE
Orthotic management techniques for children with CP
Consider range of motion and alignment when helping children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Positive results for pediatric patient with idiopathic toe walking
A multidisciplinary approach offered benefits for a pediatric patient who had … READ MORE
Treating pediatric toe walking – is it idiopathic?
Pediatric toe walking is not necessarily idiopathic and can be the result of an … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking
Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … READ MORE
Hinged vs solid AFOs for cerebral palsy: No significant difference in gait
There are no significant differences in gait or gross mobility between hinged and … READ MORE
AFO friendly footwear
THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIDS SHOES. PLAE designs premium quality products that are … READ MORE
Pediatric orthotic management: Children are different
They are not just small adults; some things are very different, though some are just … READ MORE
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