Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis
This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee … READ MORE
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Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Knee pain lasting 1 year predicts faster cartilage loss, higher OA risk
Fluctuating and persistent knee pain over 1 year predicts accelerated cartilage loss … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Massage helps ease knee arthritis pain, improves mobility
Short-term improvements in symptoms suggests massage could complement treatment. … READ MORE
What’s the best treatment for positional plagiocephaly in infants?
Physical therapy—with helmet therapy if needed—is the recommended treatment for … READ MORE
New study finds novel non-surgical OA treatment
When it comes to knee osteoarthritis and its associated pain, are there novel, … READ MORE
Earlier helmet therapy yields better results for infants with skull flattening
For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again
Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA may yield shorter length of stay, better discharge disposition
Patients who participated in a prehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty … READ MORE
Inclusive water park named to ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Time Magazine says that a first-of-its-kind water park designed to be fully … READ MORE
Small new shoe sensor may be a driving ‘force’ to help prevent injuries, improve athletic performance
Sensor can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
New research gives parents a heads-up (on plagiocephaly)
This morning, Kennedy had her 12-week scan done at STAR. I was so excited to take … READ MORE
What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain?
No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease … READ MORE
When the shoe doesn’t fit: footwear in Down syndrome
These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than … READ MORE
Three reasons to avoid – or delay – knee replacement surgery
Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those … READ MORE
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches?
We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy
Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
NYU collaboration aims to help young cerebral palsy patients get needed hand orthotics
To help cerebral palsy patients get the needed therapeutic braces and prosthetics … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders
Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain?
Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
Complimentary massage therapy
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA is proud to partner with Mount … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner
Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
Funding for physiotherapy led exercise programs is key to proper OA management
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating and painful condition affecting more than 2.2 … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice
Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care
Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Higher intensity walking may lower risk of knee replacement in people with OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity may … READ MORE
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