Swimming the dream
Jack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old … READ MORE
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Ankle-foot orthotics
Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients
Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE
Calgary kids with disabilities enjoy ‘Go Baby Go’ program
Angelina Shirley was beaming as she watched her three-year-old daughter Sadie drive … READ MORE
Canadian study identifies genetic link to cause of cerebral palsy
New, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in … READ MORE
Ona Gritz: ‘I had spent more than enough time hiding and pretending’
For years, the poet and author tried to keep her cerebral palsy secret, until … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
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
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