FES showed no benefits in patients with isolated foot drop Patients with hemiplegia who used a functional electrical stimulation device for … READ MORE
Finding a footwear-AFO fit for kids Finding shoes that fit over ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is a challenge for thousands … READ MORE
Kids, clothes and AFOs: Finding the right fit When a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have … READ MORE
I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm After being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
Current thinking in surgical approaches to meniscus repair With a Torn Meniscus, the Clock Is Ticking. Not so long ago, surgeons thought that … READ MORE
Walk for stroke recovery Regular, brisk walking after having a stroke could help boost your physical fitness, … READ MORE
Drop foot mechanics outweigh etiology When prescribing an ankle foot orthosis or neuroprosthesis for a patient with acute … READ MORE
Children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth respond to AFOs Muscle weakness and instability associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us! Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … READ MORE
Adapted bike program gets disabled kids on the move As Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like … READ MORE
Early focus on gross motor skills may benefit children with autism Study finds link to social milestones. In children with autism spectrum disorder … READ MORE
AFO users must rethink concept of ‘normal’ gait Ankle foot orthoses can make a neuromuscular patient’s gait pattern more like that … READ MORE
Hemiplegic CP: Effects in the uninvolved limb In patients with spastic hemiplegic CP, practitioners and researchers tend to focus … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Significant degeneration of knee cartilage in overweight people, over time Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the articular cartilage protecting … READ MORE
Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses Despite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there … READ MORE
Knee osteoarthritis: Daily walking maintains function Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid … READ MORE
Adaptive bikes offer new freedom to kids with special needs Over 100 children with various special needs were fitted with customized bikes in … READ MORE
Out on a limb: The arch triumphs The spring-like properties of the arch of the foot may improve running economy. … READ MORE
Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of … READ MORE
Vibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with cerebral palsy Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after … READ MORE
Michael Sametz, Para-cyclist on the road to Rio Michael is overjoyed to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, … READ MORE
Aggressive rehab safe after knee replacement Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to … READ MORE
Transforming orthotics with 3D printing Orthoses, often referred to as orthotics, are traditionally passive devices worn by … READ MORE
Stroke rehabilitation program for adults and seniors: AFOs Support and stability for people with drop foot due to stroke. Braceworks welcomes … READ MORE
Physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis New study puts four treatment strategies to the test. We believed there was a need … READ MORE
Calgary OA knee brace clinic – relieve knee pain, boost your mobility Resume the activities you love. Unloading braces cushion the knee joint, help absorb … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics Any insole that offers an increased level of support is probably better than … READ MORE