Parents shouldn’t over worry about early issues with children’s knees and feet Most early anomalies in a child’s gait will work themselves out, says Dr. … READ MORE
Botox treatments may help your child with spastic CP Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is … READ MORE
Physical challenges no barrier to Calgary policing career For one girl dreaming of a career in policing, a day spent with Calgary police … READ MORE
Seeking one giant leap for a child’s mobility With public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to … READ MORE
A little more hope: ALS patients taking anti-psychotic drug in clinical trial Cliff Barr has no illusions about how his life is going to end but he still has … READ MORE
Toy cars help kids with disabilities explore movement Modified vehicles offer independence to children, hope to parents. Khyla Buium, a … READ MORE
Christmas BA magic for Finlay! Christmas has come early, with the help of British Airways and Charlbury-based … READ MORE
Pink custom trike a dream come true for 12-year-old Syrian refugee with cerebral palsy Elham Albakar and her family came to Canada in 2015 after fleeing conflict in … READ MORE
MS liberation therapy fails the test Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world. In 2009, Italian … READ MORE
Botox treatment observed less effective for children with CP More than one injection of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Umbilical cord blood improves motor skills in some children with cerebral palsy Randomized clinical trial shows improved motor function in children infused with own … READ MORE
Researchers call on province to fund genetic testing for cerebral palsy New study shows genetic variations are a factor in 20 per cent of hemiplegic CP … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
Lucy Meyer reveals what it’s like to be a Special Olympics gold medalist with cerebral palsy “Sometimes I forget that I have cerebral palsy.” Lucy Meyer is an … READ MORE
A safe space for kids with special needs: Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics Finding fun outside of the home can be difficult for children with special needs and … READ MORE
Everyday Heroes: Blake Shelley overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy to write book Blake Shelley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. He’s now 28 years … READ MORE
Celebrate the Journey – Transition Fair for Families in Calgary Sept 30, 2017 See you Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Marlborough Park … READ MORE
Donations help disabled teen realize dream of attending university Accepted to Carleton University, Benjamin Williamson risked watching his dream slip … READ MORE
Neurodevelopmental physical therapy improves spasticity in children with CP A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve … READ MORE
AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls? Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Let me show you what I can do: A woman with special needs answers our questions Melanie Reach is a 24-year-old Shorewood woman who has cerebral palsy. After over 20 … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE