Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives
The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an … READ MORE
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Art goes to child’s head
Maison Schrum wears a helmet to properly shape his skull, a treatment his mother, … READ MORE
2018-19 Orthotic Clinics at Emily Follensbee School
Interested in convenient orthotic service for your child in the comfort of the … READ MORE
Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter
After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age
Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Serial casting had negative effect on health-related quality of life for patients with idiopathic EOS
Providers should consider risks and benefits of treatments for early-onset … READ MORE
Streamline digital workflow for 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics, AFOs
The University of Michigan CYBER Team combines cloud-based designs and Stratasys FDM … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging
Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development
Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Oshawa teen represents Canada at world powerlifting competition in Finland
Fifteen-year-old Daniel Ferreira was born premature and with cerebral palsy. He is … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy runs in final track-and-field meet
The 13-year-old will be starting high school in September. Brody Daigneau, a grade 8 … READ MORE
Deep data dive helps researchers predict spastic cerebral palsy
Interdisciplinary team from UD, Nemours and Genome Profiling report new findings in … READ MORE
AFO designed for wounded soldiers now helping civilians regain mobility
A device developed to help U.S. soldiers with lower limb injuries regain their … READ MORE
High-flying young doctor overcomes stroke that grounded him
Flying at 35,000 feet at the start of a trip from their Chicago home to Hawaii to … READ MORE
Play ball! Special needs baseball program expanding in Edmonton area
90 kids playing Challenger Baseball in Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Sherwood Park. A … READ MORE
Father helps son with cerebral palsy walk with custom 3D printed orthosis
Around the world, over 17 million people have limited control of their bodies due to … READ MORE
Class of 2018: Kinesiology PhD grad helps soccer elite perform their best
Stefan Hoerzer lands dream job with adidas in Germany. University of Calgary PhD … READ MORE
Update: Orthotic care and physical therapy for DMD
Lower extremity interventions can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) … READ MORE
UCalgary scientists discover a new way to battle multiple sclerosis
Findings challenge conventional thinking about the root cause of MS. The Dr. Peter … READ MORE
New IWK specialist helping kids achieve life goals — like going to the mall
Dr. Jordan Sheriko is the first in his field to work at the children’s … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition
Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
This coach turned his experience with disability into his life’s work
A new documentary chronicles the life of a coach whose career path some might find … READ MORE
Sensors to prevent Parkinson’s patients from falling
New EIT Health research project launched on telemedical analysis of gait and falls. … READ MORE
Paralympic dream for rider with cerebral palsy
Kim Scott’s goal is to represent Canada and won’t let anything, including … READ MORE
The world’s first 3D printed custom knee brace – Evoke case study
We generally like having our items and tools personalized, which is why 3D printing … READ MORE
Research to make early diagnosis, intervention possible for cerebral palsy
A test to diagnose cerebral palsy at birth, which could allow infants access to … READ MORE
Children with special needs can be an asset to society – our café proves it
On Down’s Syndrome Day, the public and businesses should challenge their … READ MORE
Electrical brain stimulation could benefit children with cerebral palsy
First-of-its-kind study using electrical currents to boost motor skills shows … READ MORE
Wearable sensors characterize CP gait
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) facilitate the creation of a gait analysis system … READ MORE
Doctors advised to refrain from prescribing foot orthoses for plantar heel pain
Shoe inserts may not help plantar heel pain. Mass-produced shoe inserts available on … READ MORE
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