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
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 … 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 … READ MORE
Plagiocephaly may be an early indicator of developmental delay risk Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study … READ MORE
For the health of it: Plagiocephaly and torticollis integrative rehab Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss an affliction that can have a lifelong impact. … READ MORE
Braceworks® Pectus Brace wear and care Braceworks® Pectus Brace Wearing Schedule. Phase 1: Correction. Wear the brace at … READ MORE
Your shoes were made for walking. And that may be the problem Upward curve at tip eases motion but may lead to weaker muscles, problems. Credit: … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
Stride Rite releases adaptive sneakers for kids with disabilities Stride Rite turned to social media to ask customers for help when designing the … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing … READ MORE
Patient-reported efficacy of the UCSF custom Pectus carinatum orthosis Chrysta Irolla MS MSPO CPO is a recipient of the 2021 Howard R. Thranhardt Award … READ MORE
UCSF Pectus carinatum orthosis: A pilot study Originally presented in 1996, in memory of O&P education pioneer Howard R. … READ MORE
Wide variations in car seat breathing assessment conducted on premature newborns A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has found … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: The other deformational molding orthosis There are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus … READ MORE