New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap … READ MORE
Devices
Modern approaches to AFOs
AFOs have made strides since their days of bulky and restraining leather and metal … READ MORE
Smart textiles sense how their users are moving
Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell wear and care instructions
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
Do compression garments facilitate muscle recovery after exercise?
Compression garments are an elastic cloth fitting that people wear on their arms, … READ MORE
Short take on AFO effectiveness
Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn … READ MORE
Download Clinical Assessment of Infant Head Shapes
Assessment guides are available here. Jack. Orthomerica Starband. Download Referrals … READ MORE
‘Smart’ 3d-printed braces could improve scoliosis treatment
A new type of lightweight 3D-printed back brace capable of sensing how effectively … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses
Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic … READ MORE
Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity
Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in … 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 … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder
Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … 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 … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference?
New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Discover Sole to Soul Footwear
We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice
Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
The benefits of physical therapy for torticollis in children
Alecia, a young mother, noticed something strange in her baby: her daughter’s … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum – FAQs
Watch the video. Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces
Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … 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 … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
An overview of flat head syndrome
Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a … READ MORE
In the debate over ‘SIDS monitors,’ evidence is thin all around
Supporters hope modern baby monitors might prevent sudden infant death syndrome. … READ MORE
Helmet therapy for your baby
Helmet therapy is used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time. … 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 … READ MORE
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