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
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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
Plagiocephaly FAQs – National Association for Plagiocephaly
The National Association for Plagiocephaly. Below are some frequently asked … READ MORE
Twin babies get helmets from Mary Free Bed
The two boys, Edgar and Vincent, have flat areas on the sides and down the … READ MORE
Calgary infant head position and shape clinic
If your baby is diagnosed with Deformational Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly or … READ MORE
Fort McMurray program provides adapted bikes to children with disabilities
‘It was exciting to be able to actually see him use a bike.’ Blake Fielder sat … READ MORE
The rest of the story – helmet treatment
Just under three years ago, the O&P profession was startled by the publication … READ MORE
Edmonton mom raises awareness about condition that requires baby to get head-shaping helmet
Angie McIntosh noticed her baby boy couldn’t turn his head to the right when he … READ MORE
Are foot orthotics worth it?
A consumer’s guide to the science and controversies of orthotics, special shoes, … READ MORE
Infant positional plagiocephaly
Cranial asymmetry occurring as a result of forces that deform skull shape in the … READ MORE
Does my infant need a helmet? Understanding positional plagiocephaly
Parents naturally start to worry if a flat spot began forming on the back of your … READ MORE
Helmets do little to help moderate infant skull flattening, study finds
BMJ Helmet study — Our response. On May 1, 2014, the NY Times published an … READ MORE
Orthotic helmet therapy in the treatment of plagiocephaly
Jack. Orthomerica Starband Orthotic (helmet) therapy in the treatment of … READ MORE
Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The disturbing truth about running shoes, inserts and foot orthotics
By Dr. Michael Nirenberg, America’s Podiatrist February 24, 2011 A middle-aged … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy
Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
AFO Tips from Complex Child
AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … READ MORE
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