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Gary and Shayna Gutierrez, parents of two from San Antonio, Texas, found out last week that their 4-month-old son, Jonas, has brachycephaly. The common diagnosis develops when an infant’s soft skull becomes flattened in one
… READ MOREThe design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise its role of providing protection for the external environment, accommodate bony and soft tissue problems and assist in the biomechanical function of
… READ MOREMedicare for all — or the idea that every American should have some form of public health insurance — continues to forge its way into political debates. With such momentum, however, can come fear mongering and obstructionism.
… READ MOREHydra Martial Arts partnered with Calgary Ups and Downs society to start special needs class. Instructors at Hydra Martial Arts teach Taekwondo to students with Down syndrome in Calgary. Anis Heydari CBC Anis Heydari, CBC News Calgary
… READ MOREEveryone acknowledges the societal and technological effects the iPhone has had on the world. In late 2007, Time named the original model its “invention of the year,” and rightfully proclaimed it “the phone that
… READ MOREResearchers investigating the effectiveness of treatments for positional plagiocephaly found that conservative treatment and helmet therapy are effective for positional cranial deformation. They recommend that treatment can be guided
… READ MORECranial remolding expert Ellie Boomer CPO, shares her commentary on the helmet therapy article highlighted in the May 1 issue of The New York Times. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital By Ellie Boomer CPO LPO, The O&P Edge
… READ MOREA disabled person’s care is hugely improved if their family and providers collaborate effectively. My charity’s guides help. Twins David (left) and Luke Bridle, 11, pictured after Luke heroically saved David from drowning in the
… READ MOREParents can take a few simple steps to prevent their baby’s head from becoming misshapen. 3D scanning for plagiocephaly helmet therapy with Orthomerica SmartSoc app. OAPL Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press, Global News Calgary
… READ MOREHudson Churchill was born one month premature. Because of his particularly tender skull, he began to develop a large flat spot on the back of his head called plagiocephaly. His mom, Adele, tried to round out the flatness with a
… READ MOREThe National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research grant over five years to Noelle Moreau, PhD PT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at LSU Health New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions,
… READ MORERecently “headway” is being made around the use of 3D printing for “CranioCaps” to treat a condition in infants’ known as Flat Head Syndrome. Nolan and Lincoln Potts wore their custom made “CranioCaps,” that
… READ MORENew research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with medical complexity. Pain is a frequent problem for children with complex medical conditions — but many of them are unable to communicate their pain
… READ MOREA new review looks at the booming industry of measuring ‘every breath you take and every move you make.’ * Wearable devices are increasingly bought to track and measure health and sports performance: from the number of
… READ MORE‘You’re part of the care,’ says daughter who monitors her mom’s cancer treatment online. Yvonne Wright says online access to her mother’s test results as she undergoes cancer treatment is helpful and
… READ MOREHumans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries that people have started wearing shoes. However, a recent survey shows that shoe wearing among young boys isn’t universal. German children and
… READ MOREPlenty of people would argue they can’t live without their smart watch, but for Adam Love it actually saved his life. Adam Love credits his smart watch for saving his life. 9NEWS By Sophie Walsh, 9NEWS.com.au Jul 31, 2018 The
… READ MORENewfoundland team inventing the ‘MatHat’ so 9-year-old can look straight ahead. Mat’s wheelchair headrest is rigid and can cause him discomfort. Katie Breen CBC Katie Breen, CBC News Newfoundland August 02, 2018 Mat Squires
… READ MORENeuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, URMC have a powerful new state-of-the-art tool to study diseases like Autism, Alzheimer’s, and traumatic brain injury. The Mobile Brain/Body Imaging system, or MoBI,
… READ MOREHome health care work is not only physically demanding, but also emotionally taxing. Last station nursing home. Ulrich Joho photo, November 7, 2009. Flickr City University of New York September 4, 2018 Home care workers do an
… READ MORECounseling patients with inflammatory arthritis (iA) or osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee about the benefits of physical activity (PA) should be standard of care in clinical practice, new recommendations from the European League
… READ MOREBev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage daughter, Savitri, that she eventually forgot she’d ordered it. Bev Baker-Ajene ran into red tape trying to acquire an appropriate wheelchair and shower
… READ MOREAirport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from Berlin. Anne Wafula Strike: ‘I’m not the first person who this has happened to, but it would be good if I’m the last.’ Martin Godwin for The
… READ MOREThe Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an asset. Rich Donovan is a globally recognized subject matter expert on the convergence of disability and corporate profitability. He has spent more than 10
… READ MORERyan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning to crawl. Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki on his hands and knees trying a skill he hasn’t had to practice for 18 years at
… READ MOREProvincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program over next two years. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people
… READ MOREVirtual reality is being used to help patients undergoing wound care at Rockyview General Hospital to help ease pain and anxiety during treatment — a first of it’s kind in Canada. Patient Graydon Cuthbertson wears a Samsung Gear
… READ MOREA randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the
… READ MOREMaison Schrum wears a helmet to properly shape his skull, a treatment his mother, Jennifer, worked hard to secure for him. His parents found an artist who usually works on cars and motorcycles to decorate it for him. Michael Vosburg,
… READ MOREIn the ever-evolving study of human movement there are continually new approaches to exercise and health. One such conversation is the fascination with fascia. With the assistance of technology, we are able to study the human body
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