A thank you to my old AFOs
In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
Lower Limbs
Bracing legs for mobility
No obstacle too big for this middle-school student with cerebral palsy
Katie Brennan was born about a month early, but other than that, her mother Annette … READ MORE
Fort McMurray program provides adapted bikes to children with disabilities
‘It was exciting to be able to actually see him use a bike.’ Blake Fielder sat … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy
Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
AFO Tips from Complex Child
AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
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
Walking frame could keep older adults active
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a … 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
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