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
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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
Robotic walker may help young people be more social and physically fit
“Robotics holds great hope for individuals with CP where mobility options are … READ MORE
An example of why patients need to control all their health and social care records
This blog is suffused with conflict of interest, but I hope that you’ll agree that … READ MORE
Gait and balance dysfunction in older adults: Challenges and interventions
Falls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each … READ MORE
Babies with position-related head deformities need specialist evaluation and conservative treatment
Editor calls for ‘new directions’ in deformational plagiocephaly … READ MORE
I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me
The world is designed against the elderly, writes Don Norman, 83-year-old author of … 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
Access for disabled travelers finally on airlines’ radar
The world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for … READ MORE
New air passenger protections kick in today
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Drake Music Project scheme hits right note in helping disabled children
One Newry youngster whose life has benefited from being able to take part in a music … READ MORE
New clues to the origin and progression of multiple sclerosis
Mapping of a certain group of cells, known as oligodendrocytes, in the central … READ MORE
Apple opens iPhone EHR features to all healthcare organizations
Apple has announced that it will allow any US healthcare organization with a … 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
Nonsynostotic deformational plagiocephaly: Understand, screen, and intervene
DP has a short window of opportunity for intervention while the skull bones are … READ MORE
On bended knees: The quest for new knees is complete
Last fall I decided to face my biggest challenge and undergo bilateral knee … 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
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
Apple puts accessibility features front and center
Although the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there … 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
CP Foundation launches new universal design “Accessibility is Beautiful” initiative
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility … 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
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space
The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … 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
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