How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s … READ MORE
Devices
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)
Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to … READ MORE
Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum
Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus excavatum
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
Study Sets New Standard for Sagittal Craniosynostosis CROs
Gillette CranioCap® orthosis. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. by … READ MORE
Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age
Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral … READ MORE
UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool
Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and … READ MORE
N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy
Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age
A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability
Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of … READ MORE
Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable
Don’t worry about your hips or knees as you age. Arthritis in those joints … READ MORE
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
Effectiveness of cranial remolding orthoses for the treatment of deformational brachycephaly
3D Scanning for Plagiocephaly Helmet Therapy. OAPL Australia. Abstract Introduction … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life – here’s what you need to know
Saratoga Cassidy Driscoll, seen here competing vs. Shaker in a Suburban Council … READ MORE
Learn about Pectus
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, … READ MORE
10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum
Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study … READ MORE
What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum
If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to … READ MORE
Chest wall bracing for children and young people with Pectus carinatum
This video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 … READ MORE
How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing
Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette … READ MORE
Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. … READ MORE
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