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
Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
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
Calgary Herald’s ‘Life with Emily’ documentary a finalist for international media award
The Calgary Herald has been named a finalist in a prestigious international media … READ MORE
2017 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Enjoy the use of a custom-fit bike for $75. Trix youth wheels. Hase Come out and try … READ MORE
Calgary mom raising funds to bring music therapy to public high school
A Calgary mom is raising money so teenagers can benefit from a program that’s … READ MORE
Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Children’s backs: Trolleys do less damage than backpacks
Researchers at the University of Granada warn that 23 percent of the girls carry a … READ MORE
Horseback riding improves children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. Recent … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
Life With Music – Fundraiser by Christina Ryan
Emily Pitchers, 16, plucks the strings on a guitar with JB Music therapist Catherine … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy
The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy
Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … READ MORE
Calgary Flames sign Fionn Daly to one-day contract
The nine-year-old is currently playing for the Calgary Venom of the Calgary Sledge … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips
Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing
Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
Gait analysis helps children with Cerebral palsy keep pace
A person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too … READ MORE
Edmonton researchers help young stroke patients regain mobility
One in every 1,000 babies suffer from a stroke either in utero or shortly after … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users
Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Issues for parents caring 24/7 for children with complex care needs
A new research report has been published by the charity WellChild which explores … READ MORE
Children’s physical activity linked with knee health as adults
Childhood physical performance measures are significantly associated with knee bone … READ MORE
Modular children’s wheelchair ‘Chair 4 Life’
Product design consultancy Renfrew Group, in partnership with the NHS unveiled the … READ MORE
Survey results – Healthcare system failing people with disabilities
Survey paints picture of healthcare system failing people who have disabilities in … READ MORE
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