AHS failed to protect health information, privacy commissioner finds
Former Alberta Hospital Edmonton employee looked at private information of nearly … READ MORE
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Intensive physical therapy helps preserve motor skills in children with CP
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from … READ MORE
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey
Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
Millions of patients denied use of a wheelchair
Research by the British Red Cross suggests 4 million people miss out due to UK-wide … READ MORE
Tomorrow’s doctors must be engineers too
The medical profession is changing, and so must medical education. When King Li went … READ MORE
If you have MS, exercise means much more than moving
For people with multiple sclerosis, the meaning of exercise stretches way beyond … READ MORE
Mind-controlled robotic third arm gives new meaning to “multitasking”
Need a helping hand? Tell this robotic arm—with your mind—to grasp that thing … READ MORE
Students showcase their award winning accessibility related designs
National competition aims to find innovative, practical and low-cost solutions to … READ MORE
What to expect from knee surgery rehabilitation
A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as … READ MORE
Universal health coverage can best be achieved by public systems
Expanding coverage by ushering in the private sector results in inequities in … READ MORE
Dynamic headrest helps wheelchair users
A dynamic headrest will soon reduce pain and other handicaps for wheelchair users. … READ MORE
What do we do with all this data?
How joining smart sensors and smart data analysis can make data more useful. The … READ MORE
Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
Physical therapy is highly effective for infants with congenital muscular torticollis
Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common postural deformity in infants, and … READ MORE
Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta honoured for work on Calgary Ability Network
Organization focuses on poverty reduction, affordable, accessible transportation and … READ MORE
Pain the main driver of health care use in OA
Pain is the main impetus for seeking medical care among patients with … READ MORE
Robots as tools and partners in rehabilitation
Why trust should play a crucial part in the development of intelligent machines for … READ MORE
NYU medical school students are getting free tuition – but everyone will reap benefits
Three years ago, at my class’s white coat ceremony during the first week of … READ MORE
Physical therapy often as good as surgery for one type of knee injury
For many people with a tear in the rubbery cartilage that cushions the knee, … READ MORE
Should Canada’s health insurance system be a model for the United States?
Most rich democracies provide citizens universal coverage for medical services—but … READ MORE
Engaging patients in health care redesign improves outcomes
Engaging patients in the redesign of health care services can lead to reduced … READ MORE
Abbey Road with a wheelchair: In London, disability accessibility isn’t an afterthought
From the Cure’s 40th anniversary concert to black cabs, navigating London as a … READ MORE
The Paralympic wheelchair maker
Vince Ross suffered a car crash at the age of 22, becoming a wheelchair user. He … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability
It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme … READ MORE
Flat head syndrome – what is it?
The term Flat Head Syndrome is another term for Plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is a … READ MORE
Rachael Wallach, MBA ’18, aims to reinvent the wheelchair
2017 Impact Design Immersion Fellow rolls out a plan to make wheelchairs affordable … READ MORE
Special needs car seat – Transport Canada approved
The special needs 2-in-1 car seat solution helps families enjoy safe travelling. … READ MORE
Family shows solidarity with their 4-month-old who needs a helmet
Gary and Shayna Gutierrez, parents of two from San Antonio, Texas, found out last … READ MORE
Science and sociology of footwear
The design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise … READ MORE
The tale of two Medicares: Canadian and American
Medicare for all — or the idea that every American should have some form of public … READ MORE
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