3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
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When the shoe doesn’t fit: footwear in Down syndrome
These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than … READ MORE
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care
The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach
Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome
The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy
Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders
Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services
NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
Gait scores can help identify CMT and determine severity, study suggests
Two scores that evaluate gait characteristics may help differentiate between those … READ MORE
Finding shoes for kids with disabilities is hard. It shouldn’t be
Author Cassi Young’s son Luke can’t wear standard shoes because they don’t fit … READ MORE
The women behind “befree zipOn” pants – on solving a design flaw for people with disabilities
Four years ago, when Nikki Puzzo haphazardly cut up a pair of her daughter … READ MORE
4-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy takes first steps: ‘I’m walking!’
A little girl with cerebral palsy defied doctors’ expectations when she took her … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Energy efficiency with AFO use varies in cerebral palsy patients
Longer strides lead to increased work. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are regularly … READ MORE
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for … READ MORE
Intensive physical therapy helps preserve motor skills in children with CP
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from … READ MORE
If you have MS, exercise means much more than moving
For people with multiple sclerosis, the meaning of exercise stretches way beyond … READ MORE
Updated evidence on the efficacy of AFOs in children with cerebral palsy
Summary. The good news is that AFOs appear to provide clinical benefits in the … READ MORE
Taekwondo school offers unique course for people with Down syndrome
Hydra Martial Arts partnered with Calgary Ups and Downs society to start special … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS
Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … READ MORE
Innovative approach to improve walking in children with CP
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research … READ MORE
How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves?
New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives
The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an … READ MORE
2018-19 Orthotic Clinics at Emily Follensbee School
Interested in convenient orthotic service for your child in the comfort of the … READ MORE
Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter
After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age
Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Streamline digital workflow for 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics, AFOs
The University of Michigan CYBER Team combines cloud-based designs and Stratasys FDM … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging
Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development
Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Oshawa teen represents Canada at world powerlifting competition in Finland
Fifteen-year-old Daniel Ferreira was born premature and with cerebral palsy. He is … READ MORE
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