Exercise
Enhance and maintain physical fitness and overall health
Angle Oar offers two mounted paddle systems to make recreational, adaptive kayaking much easier for people with limited arm motion or stamina. The Versa system By Josie Byzek, New Mobility June 1, 2018 The first, Versa, features a
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The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that provide essential social interaction and healthy activities in nurturing environments. Register for summer
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This Texas Scramble Tournament will take place at the picturesque McKenzie Meadows Golf Club with a shotgun start at 1pm complete with exciting challenges and prizes along the way including a $15,000 Hole In One cash prize sponsored
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Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. Analysis of 150K insurance claims shows health, cost upsides of starting care with a PT. About 80 percent
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In a new take on the exercise truism ‘use it or lose it,’ researchers show neurological health is an interactive relationship with our muscles and our world. MabelAmber Pixabay CC0 Frontiers in Neuroscience, Science Daily
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A team of Waterloo researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the right combination of data retrieved from wearable technology may detect whether your health is failing. Hexoskin Pamela Smyth, University of Waterloo
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Perceptions aren’t true, but the risk of traumatic brain injury is real, says injury prevention researcher. Wearing a protective helmet is a smart idea at any age—and sets an example for kids that could keep them safer for the
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On Sunday, Justin Gallegos, who has Cerebral Palsy, completed a half marathon. Nike helped him create his dream shoe. Justin Gallegos. Jordan Beckett Photo courtesy of Nike By Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company May 1, 2018 As a high
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Amelia Hernandez, 61, who was born with intellectual disabilities, was part of the inaugural class of athletes who competed in the first-ever Special Olympic Games at Soldier Field in 1968. On Thursday, she will return to Soldier
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The lactate threshold is regarded as a tremendously useful physiological variable not only for calculating the performance of endurance athletes but also for providing backing when prescribing their training sessions. A study carried
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Golfers with knee osteoarthritis should walk the course, not ride, for better health benefits. From presidents to retirees, more than 17 million people over the age of 50 golf regularly. Knee osteoarthritis, which causes swelling,
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An international study reveals that people, regardless of where they live and their age, poorly guess how physically active they actually are. USC researcher Arie Kapteyn led an international study on cultural differences in physical
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Noriko Ohsada and her daughter Meg meet with Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding Association instructor Sue Clark at an information session with Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports and guest speakers at St. Michael’s Anglican Church hall on
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Queensland Ballet and QUT today released the results of a joint project examining the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older Australians. Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin leads a Ballet for Seniors class. Ali
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A new documentary chronicles the life of a coach whose career path some might find unexpected. Cal Laird Cal Edits Karin Willison, The Mighty July 24, 2018 Mike Stella was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. His parents were
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Para-alpine skier Mel Pemble of Victoria was true to her word. She was only 14 when she won two medals at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. After that achievement, she said: “Some say I might be a bit young yet for
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Hundreds of Winnipeggers signed up to ride stationary bikes in support of Cerebral Palsy Association. Sarah Yates-Howarth helped organize the stationary bike race. Her daughter has cerebral palsy and is a team captain for the event.
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Canmore, Alberta cross-country skier earns record 14th medal. Canada’s Brian McKeever cemented his legacy as Canada’s most successful Winter Paralympian with his 14th-career medal. Carl Recine, Reuters Vicki Hall, CBC
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Regardless of how they got here, many Canadians have similar goals. Canada’s Paralympic team marches into the Pyeongchang athletes’ village for an official Canadian flag raising ceremony today in advance of the Games. Sasa
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Skiing and snowboarding are fun group activities for friends and families and Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) organization extends that inclusivity to people with disabilities. All Mountain Camps – Rocky Mountain Adaptive
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A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. The study tested the influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function. Jose Rodriguez Jr. performs his daily exercises
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Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is placed on the outside of the foot while walking or running. When the opposite happens, and a person shifts their weight from the heel to the forefoot, it
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With public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to help kids overcome mobility problems – but the jury is still out on their effectiveness. Therapist Sandi Marshall (left) and mother Nancy Grant (right)
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When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as overpronation. Sometimes, people call this condition flat feet. Overpronation is when the arches of the foot roll inward or downward when walking,
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Elham Albakar and her family came to Canada in 2015 after fleeing conflict in Aleppo. Elham was presented with the bike by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, Freedom Concepts and the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams
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Registration is now open for our Winter 2018 programs in both Calgary and Edmonton! We have a new way to register, as well. There are still openings in a number of our programs in both cities, so please visit your city’s site if
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A woman living with cerebral palsy made the bold decision to move halfway across the world despite her disability. In Part 1 of Ready, Willing, and Abled, Tracy Nagai looks at how it transformed her life. Global News By Tracy Nagai,
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A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique historical perspective on the prevailing wisdom that knee osteoarthritis (OA) is primarily a disease of aging and overweight, factors that are
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7pm – 9pm Friday, December 1, 2017. Canada Olympic Park, meet on the 2nd Level of the Cafeteria for ticket pick up and directions Great way to get your snow legs back. Groups are led by top certified CSIA and CASI course conductors,
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Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in new state-of-the-art racing flats known as “4%s,” University of Colorado Boulder researchers have published the study that inspired the shoes’
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