Reductions in co-contraction following neuromuscular re-education in people with knee osteoarthritis
Background. Both increased knee muscle co-contraction and alterations in central … READ MORE
Devices
Patient preference is as sensitive as conventional measures for knee OA pain
Results from this study using data from two knee osteoarthritis trials suggest … READ MORE
AFOs for kids with cerebral palsy improve stability
Researchers report that the use of ankle-foot orthoses, or AFOs, improve the … READ MORE
Robotic gait training for kids with CP: Is it really effective?
UAlberta study recruiting children to evaluate Lokomat gait training program. … READ MORE
Gaming camera could aid MS treatment
Kinect 3D camera used to assess walking of MS patients. A team of researchers led by … READ MORE
Is a rare bump on the chest actually helping American breaststrokers?
RIO DE JANEIRO — The old swimming adage is that breaststrokers are born, not made. … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescence: much more prevalent than appreciated
Patellofemoral pain is common among adolescents. Musculoskeletal conditions are not … READ MORE
Minorities less likely to have knee replacement surgery, more likely to have complications
Minority populations have lower rates of total knee replacement (TKR) utilization … READ MORE
Chondroitin + glucosamine sulfate may provide no benefits for patients with knee osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) plus glucosamine sulfate (GS) was no better than placebo … READ MORE
To brace or not to brace? Bracing for neuromuscular conditions
There is no doubt about it: braces are a pain. Sometimes they are a literal pain, … READ MORE
9 things no one ever tells you about getting a knee replacement
After 20 years of pain and icing her knee nightly, Sue Minutaglio of Westchester NY, … READ MORE
Benefits of bracing: Studies find improvement in pain, gait
“It’s hard to get people to wear a brace, but if they feel that it’s having an … READ MORE
Exercise as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with knee damage
Study raises questions over widespread practice without supporting evidence. … READ MORE
Coronal tibial slope associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis
Accelerated knee osteoarthritis may be a unique subset of knee osteoarthritis, which … READ MORE
Neuropsych — our experience
When our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having … READ MORE
Big data in healthcare goes far beyond EHR
Big data has applications in medtech that extend far beyond electronic health … READ MORE
Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis
Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint … READ MORE
CP studies assess advantages of flexible AFOs for children
The flexibility of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) does not necessarily affect walking … 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 … READ MORE
How to prevent and treat blisters
Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, … READ MORE
Effects of decompressive brace use in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease. Unloading the affected compartment using … READ MORE
Skin care issues related to orthotic device wear
Modern orthotic devices are designed to fit more intimately than in the past, a … READ MORE
As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention
Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary … 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 … READ MORE
Arthritis of the knee: Ten exercises
Arthritis is a condition where the joints become swollen, hot, and often painful. … 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 … READ MORE
Knee pain and how orthotics can help
Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, … READ MORE
Weight affects foot loading, peak pressure even in young kids
Weight loss may improve function. Overweight and obese children present with higher … READ MORE
Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice
Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without … READ MORE
Gender, gait and knee OA: Kinematic data have rehab implications
In the moment: Rehabilitation.. Women with and without knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
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