Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs
The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
Devices
Adapted Tango: bringing artistry to rehabilitation
Adapted tango, a version of traditional Argentine tango modified to address motor … READ MORE
That’s a life changer: Halifax company wins award for bionic knee brace
Chris Cowper-Smith CEO of Spring Loaded Technology Inc. holds a knee brace in the … READ MORE
Corrective chest surgery changed my life
Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the … READ MORE
Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis
I was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic … READ MORE
OA risk increases with age, at time of injury and from time of injury onset
Joint trauma can lead to a spectrum of acute lesions, including osteochondral … READ MORE
Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men
Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, … READ MORE
Joint injury increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis
Where risk factors have been identified in knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), with … READ MORE
Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs
Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an … READ MORE
Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma
If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have … READ MORE
Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life
It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New … READ MORE
Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid
If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Globotec Junior heel cup
Nestle young feet gently to improve balance, biomechanics and gait. Designed to … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis / ankle sprain – ice with T-shape wrap
There are lots of reasons for foot pain or ankle pain. From achilles tendonitis to … READ MORE
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms
Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement … READ MORE
Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot
The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis common spring injury, says Calgary doctor
Sudden increase to your outside exercise can cause foot pain. If you spent your May … READ MORE
New MS treatment could be too pricey
A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement … READ MORE
Daily walking does not have a negative impact on knee osteoarthritis
A new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any … READ MORE
What is Plantar fasciitis?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (say PLAN-ter-fash-ee-EYE-tis) is a … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia
New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE
Gait: The cornerstone of intervention
Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
Foot and ankle conditions
Take a moment to discover something new about your feet Whatever condition … READ MORE
Scoliosis FAQs
What Is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways (lateral) curve of the spine, usually … READ MORE
AFO wear and care FAQs
About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics … READ MORE
Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum
Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric … READ MORE
Personalize your orthotics
Custom orthotics with colour and pattern make a positive statement. This is … READ MORE
Immediate effect of AFOs on postural stability in older adults
Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
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