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
Teen with cerebral palsy rappels down Winnipeg skyscraper in her wheelchair Drop Zone event raises money for Easter Seals to support people with disabilities. … READ MORE
6 things a teen with cerebral palsy wants new parents to know I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to hear the words “your child has … READ MORE
Finding the positives I have always thought that it is important to focus on the positives that you have … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
A lower body approach to lumbar pain in pitchers What do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are … READ MORE
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … READ MORE
Understanding hypotonia Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or … READ MORE
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw … READ MORE
Recreation programs foster inclusion It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special … READ MORE
How magic tricks help children with cerebral palsy For children with hemiplegia, a common form of cerebral palsy, learning to be a … READ MORE