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You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
Long-term risks of joint implants
Metals from implants can accumulate in bone tissue. Analyses of spatially resolved … READ MORE
The impact of ankle-foot orthoses on balance in older adults: A scoping review
Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
Learning disability, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy tied to COVID-19 mortality
People with learning disability, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy have a … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care
Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Quickie Nitrum manual wheelchair dials up the features
Quickie has launched a new manual wheelchair, the Nitrum, that promises to put more … READ MORE
Web-based exercise program improves knee arthritis therapy
A new online exercise program, enhanced by personalised text messages, helps people … READ MORE
Appeal dismissal puts Alberta young adults transitioning out of government care in limbo
Alberta government says recipients losing benefits are eligible for extension. … READ MORE
Study shows when people with cerebral palsy are most likely to break bones
People with the condition risk fracture more than the general population, but the … READ MORE
Hassles with child car seats linked to unsafe child passenger behaviors
Parents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat – … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study
Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE
Older adults with Cerebral palsy need more, receive less physical therapy for painful medical conditions
The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population. … READ MORE
Breakthrough in 3D scanning means results are 4500% more accurate
Researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Manchester have … READ MORE
‘Some people describe it as being magical’: Horses provide a unique form of relaxation therapy for front-line workers
Gravel roads crunching under tires; chirping birds overhead silencing the highway … READ MORE
Meet the man behind Nike’s Flyease shoes
Nike’s new, first truly-hands free shoe, The Nike Go FlyEase, is a reality because … READ MORE
Nintendo Wii may help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy
Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in … READ MORE
Prehab can help mitigate impact of delayed surgeries amid COVID-19
Hospitals in Ontario have been ramping down elective surgeries and other non-urgent … READ MORE
Fisher-Price ignored safety warnings even after infants started dying, report finds
Infant deaths trigger recall of Fisher-Price soothers, gliders. Hundreds of … READ MORE
Paralympic athletes break down barriers on Great Trail of Canada
Athletes assessed 13 sections of trail across the country. Camille Bérubé mapped … READ MORE
FES and AFOs for foot drop: linking domains of patient experience
It’s natural to think in structural terms when considering the value of the … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy interventions should be started early
When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology
Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE
Zen and the art of adaptive surfing
Catching a wave creates a visceral connection with ocean and energy. As your board … READ MORE
Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’ is one of the most important films about disability I’ve ever seen
This documentary proves we can tell human stories about disabled people and our … READ MORE
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies
Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way … READ MORE
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace?
Experts report on employment and vocational rehabilitation considerations for people … READ MORE
Skeletal muscles and satellite cells: How exercise leads to longer lives
A trio of researchers at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute has conducted a review … READ MORE
Differences in walking patterns could predict type of cognitive decline in older adults
Canadian researchers are the first to study how different patterns in the way older … READ MORE
There’s an app for that: How two rural counties reached more kids with developmental delays
A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking … READ MORE
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