How we walk could impact future arthritis
Identifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study … READ MORE
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COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted
Governments must act to make sure disabled people are not left behind in the next … READ MORE
Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study
Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after … READ MORE
Giraffe calf walks tall after getting leg brace
Calf was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a front limb bending the wrong way. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again
Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage … READ MORE
UArizona researchers develop ultra-thin ‘computer on the bone’
Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and … READ MORE
Unsafe sleep practices present in hundreds of infant deaths in Canada, CBC investigation finds
At least 1,338 Canadian infants died with unsafe sleep risk factors present between … READ MORE
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges
Martha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario
“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis
New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
How to design personalized and meaningful technology for older adults
Marjolein den Haan-Wintermans defends her PhD on ideas to help seniors relax and … READ MORE
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition
In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, … READ MORE
The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football
Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … READ MORE
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy
The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … READ MORE
Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with … READ MORE
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis
After conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are … READ MORE
Gene therapy shows early promise as Angelman syndrome treatment
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight … READ MORE
Motor imagery improves MS
Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS
Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy
Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder
Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
Milestone in osteoarthritis research
Researchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel … READ MORE
People with disabilities drive innovation
Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the creation of many … READ MORE
Understanding frailty will lead to better care for older adults
Research found most frail ICU survivors had only a one in five chance of living to … READ MORE
Lubricating arthritic knees with synthetic fluid may help tissue heal
Painful arthritic knees could be treated by injections of a lubricating fluid that … READ MORE
Study shows troubling lack of knowledge by physicians about the Americans with Disabilities Act
To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, … 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
Knee arthroscopy timing may complicate total knee arthroplasty
Knee arthroscopy, considered minimally invasive surgery, may lead to increased … READ MORE
Long-term pain after knee surgery reduced, new treatment has shown
With one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement … READ MORE
Contrary to the common view, cerebral palsy can be genetic
One mother of an adult child with CP told us that his genetic diagnosis absolved her … READ MORE
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