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
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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
It’s pretty beautiful: Wheelchair whiz kid learning to walk
‘It’s been really neat to watch because we never thought we would see … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
Engineers customize Christmas toys for disabled children
Because of her cerebral palsy, 4-year-old Scarlett Wilgis has trouble opening her … READ MORE
Edmonton toddler a whiz in homemade wheelchair
Just like other children learn how to crawl, Evelyn slowly figured out how to wheel. … READ MORE
Ballet improves balance, social skills in children with cerebral palsy
Classical ballet classes may help improve balance while enhancing social skills in … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff … READ MORE
Alberta auditor general sharply criticizes aid program for severely handicapped
The bureaucratic mess will make you mad. The human harm could make you weep. Don … READ MORE
CP Alberta Youth Transitions Program
Youth Transitions For youth between the ages of 16 and 25, we offer customized … READ MORE
Ambulatory kids with mild cerebral palsy have adverse musculoskeletal profile
Compared with typically developing children, ambulatory children with mild spastic … READ MORE
I don’t want to be ‘inspiring’
One of my most memorable moments in high school came during my freshman year. A … READ MORE
CP in Motion Conference in Calgary
Share your thoughts on research in cerebral palsy. What do researchers need to know … READ MORE
When the barriers aren’t just physical
Entering the playground, I heard a boy call my son’s name. We turned and saw one … READ MORE
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