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Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain

Walking, cycling, or swimming reign supreme as the best medicine for aching osteoarthritic knees. New evidence from over 15,000 participants shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective and safest way to reduce pain and improve … READ MORE

New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury

Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands collaborate on life changing research and innovation. UCalgary researcher Aaron Phillips monitors Cody Krebs’s blood pressure as it’s stabilized by a … READ MORE

3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements

Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of researchers conducted a literature review across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Sage) to evaluate the clinical … 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 October 8, 2025 A new study led by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation unveiled key insights into the knee … READ MORE

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis

Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s gait, can reduce knee pain and slow cartilage degeneration in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. This personalized, noninvasive approach decreases … READ MORE

Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately

A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned versus casted lower-limb models found that AFO users can be scanned in a nearly corrected position, and that digital tools can be used to measure and … READ MORE

Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools

Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A University of Calgary project is exploring the use of robot-assisted walking devices called Trexos. The project’s director says such devices … READ MORE

Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits

A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the effectiveness of ankle-foot orthoses for patients with neurological conditions causing muscle weakness. WalkOn® Family of AFOs. Ottobock Researchers found … READ MORE

Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk—known as your … READ MORE

Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)

Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to stabilize the foot and ankle, allowing for the development of intrinsic muscles, muscle strategies, and movement patterns. Surestep is the most effective … READ MORE

Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum

Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment for Pectus carinatum, in many cases. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and find out if you are a candidate for brace therapy. While … READ MORE

Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus excavatum

Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor and manufacturer of the Klobe Vacuum bell, the first device developed specifically to offer a non-surgical treatment for pectus excavatum. Photo … READ MORE

Study Sets New Standard for Sagittal Craniosynostosis CROs

Gillette CranioCap® orthosis. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. by The O&P EDGE March 7, 2025 Hanger announced findings from a recent study that resulted in a new standard for post-operative cranial remolding … READ MORE

Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age

Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral palsy. It relies on data from electromyography (EMG) shown in this demonstration, which uses electrodes to monitor muscle activity. Michael Schwartz, … READ MORE

UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool

Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the University of Washington describe a new patient-reported outcome measure developed for people who use lower-limb orthoses. The SAFO … READ MORE

N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy

Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo holding Jeff’s book “Avery and the Special Shoe.” Alana Pickrell CTV Atlantic. Alana Pickrell, CTV News Atlantic April 27, 2023 Similar … READ MORE

Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients

A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot orthosis with plantar flexion resistance found that a medium PFR grade showed near-normal maximal peak ankle dorsiflexion. Researchers noted in the journal … READ MORE

Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age

A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows. Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral … READ MORE

Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. Evoke™ knee brace. OssKin University of South Australia 12 … READ MORE

Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities

Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility and higher pain scores vs. typically developing youth. Results showed happiness did not correlate with motor function. Surestep By Casey Tingle, Fact … READ MORE

Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability

Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone … READ MORE

Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable

Don’t worry about your hips or knees as you age. Arthritis in those joints isn’t inevitable. Keep doing the activities you enjoy. Those hopeful words come from Rafael Sierra, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic … READ MORE

Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum

3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract Background Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) have generally been considered an aesthetic issue, although there is growing evidence of … READ MORE

Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report

Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with longer hospitalizations. Madison West-Pettigrew smiles in this undated photo. Madison waited a year for scoliosis surgery as the curvature in her spine … READ MORE

Effectiveness of cranial remolding orthoses for the treatment of deformational brachycephaly

3D Scanning for Plagiocephaly Helmet Therapy. OAPL Australia. Abstract Introduction This retrospective chart review aims to analyze the effects of initial severity and age on cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) treatment of deformational … READ MORE

Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive bike with a recreation therapist. Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago photo. Abstract Maintenance of upright posture and gait mobility is frequently … READ MORE

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life – here’s what you need to know

Saratoga Cassidy Driscoll, seen here competing vs. Shaker in a Suburban Council game, wears an ACL protectant knee brace. Athletes can return to compete after tearing the stabilizing ligament in their knee, but not before a year of … READ MORE

Learn about Pectus

ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado Early Bird Registration ends February 23rd 14-17 May 2024 Medical & Pharma Medical Equipment Leipzig, Germany 24th Annual Congress: Chest Wall … READ MORE

10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum

Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study indicates that using a brace is the choice for better outcomes. The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum Marian Freedman, Jon Matthew Farber … READ MORE

What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum

If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to correct the pigeon-chested appearance that the condition causes. Chest braces can help to reshape your child’s chest, relieve any symptoms, and give … READ MORE

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