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Exercise as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with knee damage

Study raises questions over widespread practice without supporting evidence. Exercise therapy is as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with a common type of knee injury known as meniscal tear (damage to the rubbery discs … READ MORE

Coronal tibial slope associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis

Accelerated knee osteoarthritis may be a unique subset of knee osteoarthritis, which is associated with greater knee pain and disability. Identifying risk factors for accelerated knee osteoarthritis is vital to recognizing people who … READ MORE

Neuropsych — our experience

When our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having conversations with each other, while we were in the room. “Do you think a neuropsych would help?” … “Yes, but not yet…” or “Has he … READ MORE

Big data in healthcare goes far beyond EHR

Big data has applications in medtech that extend far beyond electronic health records. An analytics expert explains how data and algorithms have the potential to create a neuroassistive device to help paralyzed patients. In 2014, Ian … READ MORE

Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis

Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint don’t improve pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis any more than a new pair of regular walking shoes, according to an Australian study. … READ MORE

CP studies assess advantages of flexible AFOs for children

The flexibility of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) does not necessarily affect walking economy in children with cerebral palsy (CP), but more flexible AFOs may be particularly beneficial for sports activities in higher-performing … READ MORE

Walk this way: New metric could help kids with cerebral palsy

For more than 20 years, clinicians working with children with cerebral palsy have been gathering “a deluge of data” to understand and treat their patients’ walking difficulties. But they still weren’t sure which children with … READ MORE

How to prevent and treat blisters

Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, it seems like summer is the season for blisters. And while we often think of blisters on our feet, dermatologists say that these painful skin … READ MORE

Effects of decompressive brace use in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease. Unloading the affected compartment using a brace is a treatment option. OssKin Evoke Study design was within subjects; pre- and post testing — to determine whether a de-compressive knee … READ MORE

Skin care issues related to orthotic device wear

Modern orthotic devices are designed to fit more intimately than in the past, a development that allows for more effective biomechanical correction. But this evolution has also led to an increase in the incidence of lower extremity … READ MORE

As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention

Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary Walk Information: We walk on the 2nd Friday of Every Month! at 8:50 am To Register, please call Sandi Gowriluk 403-284-3726 ext. 206 David Sabgi MD, … READ MORE

Soccer shoe bending stiffness significantly alters game-specific physiology

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of soccer shoes with differing bending stiffness on physiological and performance variables in a game-like situation using a continuous field-based work protocol (the … READ MORE

The best walking and running shoes for osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common chronic condition of the joints. Stability and neutral are the two main types of athletic shoe. Photo Credit https://captaincreps.com by Brian Wu, Reviewed by … READ MORE

Arthritis of the knee: Ten exercises

Arthritis is a condition where the joints become swollen, hot, and often painful. One joint that is commonly affected by arthritis is the knee, the largest joint in the body. by Brian Wu, Reviewed by William Morrison MD, Medical News … READ MORE

Relief for joints besieged by arthritis

If you live long enough — that is, beyond 50 or 60 — chances are one or more of your joints, probably your knees or hips, will become arthritic. And if pain or stiffness begin to seriously limit your ability to enjoy life and … READ MORE

Knee pain and how orthotics can help

Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, hips or lower back. Often, there is a connection between these complaints and the way you walk. This article sheds more light on knee pain and in … READ MORE

Weight affects foot loading, peak pressure even in young kids

Weight loss may improve function. Overweight and obese children present with higher overall foot loading and a disproportional impact on the midfoot and longitudinal arch, with those as young as 1 or 2 years of age affected, according … READ MORE

Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice

Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without opportunities to practice in environments that are stimulating and supportive, we evaluated the effect of a physical activity (PA)-based intervention targeting … READ MORE

Gender, gait and knee OA: Kinematic data have rehab implications

In the moment: Rehabilitation.. Women with and without knee osteoarthritis (OA) demonstrate greater knee abduction and hip adduction during gait than their male counterparts, according to research from Canada that supports the … READ MORE

Walking study in CP highlights need for tailored orthotic prescription

Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary.. A recent study demonstrates the importance of personalizing prescriptions for ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in children with cerebral palsy, rather than applying group data to individuals. … READ MORE

Do orthotics for foot injuries really work?

As baby boomers age and continue to participate in sports, more and more are suffering from foot injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus. And researchers have proposed the inserts as treatments for back, hip, knee and … READ MORE

Benefits of psychological care in pain management

Doctors should consider cognitive therapies as potential first-line treatment. Increasing practitioner skepticism about the long-term safety of opioid pain medications for treating chronic pain and compelling evidence showing the … READ MORE

Wait two weeks to shower following knee replacement surgery?

It may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after surgery before showering, as many surgeons now require, new research indicates. Loyola University Health System May 11, 2016 Rob Greenfield. Photo … READ MORE

Parent’s intuition leads to earlier intervention

In a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an assessment tool to conduct a child development screening at home. Marie Thibault, Associate editor, MD+DI May 11, 2016 Parents of young children … READ MORE

Patients give custom foot orthotics high marks

Winnipeg based Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) on April 11 released results of a patient-centered study showing six weeks of custom foot orthosis wear reduced foot and ankle pain and upped activity levels in most people who wore … READ MORE

Stability for CP: AFOs benefit diplegic children

In children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), wearing bilateral ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) that promote heel-first ground contact helps to improve stability and may reduce the risk of falls, according to research presented in March … READ MORE

First ever stroke rehabilitation guidelines from AHA/ASA

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has issued guidelines for the first time on rehabilitation after stroke, calling for intensive, multidisciplinary treatment. Banff Springs Golf Course and Hotel. … READ MORE

Total knee arthroplasty, TKA not detrimental to participation in sports

“This study documented that patients were not only able to maintain, but to increase activity following surgery. Since subjective scores, such as the OKS and the VAS for pain, improved significantly over preoperative [measures] and … READ MORE

FES showed no benefits in patients with isolated foot drop

Patients with hemiplegia who used a functional electrical stimulation device for isolated foot drop showed no significant functional differences during gait, according to results presented at the Association of Children’s … READ MORE

Finding a footwear-AFO fit for kids

Finding shoes that fit over ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is a challenge for thousands of children with neuromuscular disorders that affect walking ability. Parents have waited patiently while custom AFOs were molded and fitted, only to … READ MORE

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