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Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease) Calcaneal apophysitis, commonly referred to as Sever’s disease, is a frequent … READ MORE
Joint pain or osteoarthritis? Why exercise should be your first line of treatment Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted … READ MORE
Thousands of Alberta seniors to lose income supplement as province faces rising provincial deficit Additional cuts mean many Albertans caring for seniors will lose their $1,000 … READ MORE
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Paralysis Treatment Heals Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Organoids New therapy triggers neurite growth, reduces scarring in injured organoids. A … READ MORE
CRO Study Wins JPO Article of the Year The authors of a study about cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) wear time won the 2025 … READ MORE
Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their … READ MORE
Beedlebug Socks: Spokane grandmother invents “adaptable” socks for grandson with disability Linda Beedle, left, Beedlebug Socks Founder and CEO, and her grandson Coen show off … READ MORE
Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis Scientists have found a way to regrow aging cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis … READ MORE
Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts Plus Medica AFOs detail. Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, acquired a majority stake … READ MORE
Orthotics and Their Role in Improving Gait and Treating Deformities in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by Nader Ibrahim, July 8, 2025 The O&P Edge in … READ MORE
Time to successful outcome vs. treatment duration in cranial remolding orthosis treatment Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure Abstract … READ MORE
Amid a Rise in Knee Injuries, Tips for Prevention and Recovery A sports medicine expert shares his tips for treating and recovering from the most … READ MORE
‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New … READ MORE
AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO The O&P … READ MORE
How orthosis wear time affects pectus carinatum outcomes A study in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics found that wearing a pectus … READ MORE
Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits … READ MORE
Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief Braces, water therapy, and exercise outperform drugs and gadgets in easing knee … READ MORE
Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain Walking, cycling, or swimming reign supreme as the best medicine for aching … READ MORE
New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands … READ MORE
3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of … READ MORE
High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay By John Ready, MS, Yale School of Medicine … READ MORE