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Smart textiles sense how their users are moving

Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer’s activities, like walking, running, and jumping. Using a novel fabrication process, MIT researchers have produced smart textiles that snugly conform … READ MORE

Vacuum Bell wear and care instructions

Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor and manufacturer of the Klobe Vacuum bell, the first device developed specifically to offer a non-surgical treatment for pectus excavatum. Photo … READ MORE

Do compression garments facilitate muscle recovery after exercise?

Compression garments are an elastic cloth fitting that people wear on their arms, legs, or hips during or after physical exercise. Their use has gained popularity over the last few decades because they are thought to enhance muscle … READ MORE

Short take on AFO effectiveness

Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock. Lower Extremity Review November 2021 In a recently published systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers from Korea … READ MORE

Download Clinical Assessment of Infant Head Shapes

Assessment guides are available here. Jack. Orthomerica Starband. ☞ Download Referrals for orthotic evaluation are recommended for deformational plagiocephaly (Types 3-5), and for deformational brachycephaly (Types 2-3). ☞ … READ MORE

‘Smart’ 3d-printed braces could improve scoliosis treatment

A new type of lightweight 3D-printed back brace capable of sensing how effectively it fits patients could lead to improved treatment for scoliosis, its developers say. Figure 3. Immediate correction of three-dimensional-printed brace. … READ MORE

Vacuum Bell therapy: A nonsurgical option for chest wall depression (pectus excavatum)

While children with severe pectus excavatum often need surgery, vacuum bell therapy may make surgery unnecessary. Boston Children’s Hospital by Joanne Barker, Clinical Care, Boston Children’s Hospital June 29, 2021 Pectus … READ MORE

Kingsbridge mum raises awareness of rare condition

Georgina Clarke’s son Noah, who is just about to turn 6 months old, has started helmet therapy for a severe Brachycephaly. Georgina Clarke and son Noah. Dartmouth Chronicle UK. by Richard Harding, Dartmouth Chronicle UK 20 November … READ MORE

Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses

Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic treatment for infants with plagiocephaly and the parents’ perspectives of the treatment. STARband® baby and mother. Orthomerica photo by The O&P … READ MORE

Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity

Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk shows Austin Hinton and his mother, Tina Hinton, how to operate Austin’s new “vacuum bell” on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The … READ MORE

Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with larger doses of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. Scientific findings have supported the benefits of pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, … READ MORE

World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder 

Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first clinical practice guidelines for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), the most common childhood inherited nerve disorder. This international … READ MORE

SOREL introduces its first-ever adaptive winter boots

SOREL has partnered with Zappos Adaptive to release easy-on versions of three of its most popular winter boots. Michael Franz, New Mobility January 31, 2022 The SOREL Explorer Boot Dual Zip for men and Explorer II Joan Dual Zip for … READ MORE

Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference?

New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s future. Muscles are way, way down on the list. But if your little one is facing developmental delays, muscle concerns are near the top. At first … READ MORE

Discover Sole to Soul Footwear

We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear began as part of the former Colonel Belcher Hospital’s Geriatric Foot and Wound Clinic. Abdullah Chybil developed the concept of our shoe store while … READ MORE

Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice

Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may help patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease in deciding on the type of orthosis required to provide added support for weakened muscles, a … READ MORE

The benefits of physical therapy for torticollis in children

Alecia, a young mother, noticed something strange in her baby: her daughter’s head and neck were turned to the side every time she was placed in her car seat or bassinet. She said, “Her neck seemed to turn unnaturally … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum – FAQs

Watch the video. Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary experience. How common is Pectus carinatum? Pectus carinatum occurs in approximately 1 to 2 people in 3,000 and occurs more commonly in males. Has your … READ MORE

Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and patient satisfaction with bracing for pectus carinatum (PC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five PC patients were treated between August 2007 and October 2011. Most … READ MORE

Bracing is an effective therapy for Pectus carinatum: interim results

If patients are compliant, a self- adjusting brace system can give rapid correction of the pectus carinatum protrusion with excellent patient satisfaction. The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum These interim results … READ MORE

Personalized CMT braces

Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is a disorder that affects the sensory and motor nerves in the arms, hands, feet, and legs. Find out about how orthopedic specialists were able to … READ MORE

Scoot and score: Adapted volt hockey offers a new playing field for youngsters of all abilities

Albertans can give the adapted sport a shot during six-week sessions. Volt hockey is a type of floor hockey geared towards young players with mobility difficulties, such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. The coaches at the … READ MORE

Calgary baby in need of special helmet not covered by the province

A Calgary mom says she’s been overwhelmed by aupport, as she tries to raise money to pay for a special helmet for her infant daughter. Watch video on CTV News. Julie Young organized a fundraiser. Julie Young photo. Brenna Rose, … READ MORE

Three babies, two helmets, one success story for Gaylord triplets

Reshaping the Future Through Better Infant Helmets. A Gaylord family works with a U-M orthotist to give their daughters a well-rounded start. University of Michigan. Produced by Jarrett Begick, Michigan Media. Youtube Jun 7, 2018 By … READ MORE

An overview of flat head syndrome

Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a baby’s head develops a flat spot in the first months of its life. The baby’s skull is soft, and their neck muscles are still weak during this … READ MORE

In the debate over ‘SIDS monitors,’ evidence is thin all around

Supporters hope modern baby monitors might prevent sudden infant death syndrome. Critics are doubtful. Who’s right? Smart Sock Gen 3. Owlet photo by Michael Schulson, Undark May 24, 2021 Each year in the United States, according to … READ MORE

Helmet therapy for your baby

Helmet therapy is used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time. Newborn babies’ skulls are soft plates with spaces between them. As the baby grows, these plates grow, gradually harden and knit together. Johns … READ MORE

Insoles or braces show best pain relief for knee OA

The use of braces or insoles in combination with non-biomechanical treatments appear to deliver the greatest pain relief for patients with medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis, although the evidence supporting these interventions has a … READ MORE

What parents need to know about a baby helmet

12 things to remember when a baby is in a helmet. By Normallifemom, Normal Life Mom December 12, 2019. My four month old son was diagnosed with Torticollis and Plagiocephaly. It sounds way scarier than what it is. Essentially, he has … READ MORE

It is a positive thing: How this mom and baby are demystifying cranial helmets

Born with brittle bone disease, Jackson Storey is defying the odds and wearing a cute helmet while doing it. Jackson Storey with his big sister, Brooklyn, 4. Abby Storey photo By Terri Peters, TODAY March 19, 2021 When Abby Storey was … READ MORE

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