Can exercise prevent knee osteoarthritis?
A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique … READ MORE
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Game Changer™ OA knee brace
Several studies investigating the clinical effectiveness of valgus bracing have … READ MORE
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible
Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in … 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
New guidelines review evidence on PT, helmets for positional plagiocephaly
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition encountered by pediatricians and … 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
Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies in Calgary
Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary experience, Jennifer YK … READ MORE
Dynamic bracing of pectus carinatum: a quantitative analysis
3D Scan, Braceworks® 2016. See you at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Canadian … 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
Pectus carinatum: surgery or bracing
3D Scan, Braceworks® 2016. Mary E Cataletto MD, Chief Editor: Denise Serebrisky MD, … 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
3D-printed baby helmets changing lives
In a small office in the heart of Burnaby, BCIT Prosthetics and Orthotics Program … 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
Mobility is a key factor in self–care independence for kids with cerebral palsy
Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out … READ MORE
Soccer team for kids with disabilities raise money with lemonade stand
WRIGLEYVILLE — On your way to the Cubs game Saturday, you might notice a lemonade … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
Back to school when your child has a disability
Most of us need a few weeks, but this family starts getting ready in the spring. … READ MORE
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