Hemiplegic CP: Effects in the uninvolved limb
In patients with spastic hemiplegic CP, practitioners and researchers tend to focus … READ MORE
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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
Caution, gradual transition are key to avoiding plantar fasciitis
For many people, the warmer weather offers motivation to get back outside and put … READ MORE
SpineEOS 3D surgical planning software approved in Europe
The spineEOS online 3D planning software allows a surgeon to utilize 3D imaging … READ MORE
Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability
Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
Combination therapy eases OA knee pain
“…the long-term clinical studies of stimulator treatment have shown reductions … READ MORE
Optimize bracing for knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were … READ MORE
It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA
The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. … READ MORE
Brace yourself for knee pain relief
If you’re among the estimated 10 million [Americans, annually] who have been … READ MORE
Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery
Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses improve CP gait
Strategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and … READ MORE
Glucosamine-chondroitin shown protective for 6 years in patients with knee OA
Cartilage volume loss was reduced in patients with knee osteoarthritis who … READ MORE
Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)
Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction
Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
Meniscus surgery criteria called into question
Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
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