AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with … READ MORE
Physiatrists offer non-surgical approach to treating muscle, joint, other conditions that impede function Dr. Julio A. Martinez-Silvestrini is medical director of Baystate Physical Medicine … READ MORE
Autism linked to between-limb asymmetries across the gait cycle Recent findings from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), add to a growing … READ MORE
Altered composition, structure of muscles linked to stiffness, movement limits in CP children Muscle composition and structure is altered in children with cerebral palsy — with … READ MORE
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability … READ MORE
Many parents not following safe-sleep advice for babies Most babies are being placed on their backs to sleep—one of the key ways to reduce … READ MORE
Limited evidence of botox superiority in alleviating muscle tightness in children with CP A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 2: Down syndrome, other neurological conditions, and toe walking The Case For Early Intervention. Down Syndrome is associated with a long list of … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 1: Cerebral palsy Children with cerebral palsy (CP) typically encounter a host of gait- and … READ MORE
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility … READ MORE
New insights: Improving function, independence and quality of life of individuals with cerebral palsy Experts from across the world share new research and highlight developments in … READ MORE
Custom built skateboard rig for kids with CP and other disabilities Steven Pinto and Daniel Paniagua of Studio Neuro work to ensure that children (and … READ MORE
Exercising at home improves walking ability in children with CP A structured home-based exercise program can improve walking ability in children … READ MORE
I’m learning to accept the benefits of my mobility aids I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think … READ MORE
Young man with CP to attend prestigious theatre school Although he has what he describes as “a very mild case of cerebral palsy,” he … READ MORE
Use of ankle-foot orthotics linked to improved gait, balance in CMT patients Use of orthoses such as braces or other special devices can help improve the gait … READ MORE
What is torticollis in babies, and how is it treated? Because it’s literally a pain in the neck If your baby appears to have a constant head tilt, then your pediatrician may … READ MORE
Custom orthotics no better than cheaper insoles for people with heel pain, study suggests New research out of Europe suggests custom foot orthotics might be a waste of money. … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary? Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … READ MORE
Children’s toe walking not a sign of bigger problems More than half of young children who toe walk will stop doing so on their own by … READ MORE
The child who inspired Andiamo – London’s most exciting tech firm The agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate … READ MORE
Heather Curilla BSc PT, Physiotherapy Consultant – Redcord Calgary Redcord is a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen the … READ MORE
Babies with position-related head deformities need specialist evaluation and conservative treatment Editor calls for ‘new directions’ in deformational plagiocephaly … READ MORE
Revolutionary orthotics help London para-throwers with Tokyo training Two para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo … READ MORE
Baby helmet therapy tips and advice When I learned of our baby’s craniosynostosis diagnosis, and that I wanted to push … READ MORE
How ‘tummy time’ factors into container baby syndrome – what primary care providers need to know Some of the most commonly used devices for infants — car seats, swings, bouncy … READ MORE
A thank you to my old AFOs In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
No obstacle too big for this middle-school student with cerebral palsy Katie Brennan was born about a month early, but other than that, her mother Annette … READ MORE
Nonsynostotic deformational plagiocephaly: Understand, screen, and intervene DP has a short window of opportunity for intervention while the skull bones are … READ MORE