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A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. The study tested the influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function. Jose Rodriguez Jr. performs his daily exercises
… READ MORESpinal injection and rehabilitation efforts shown to increase connections between the brain and spinal cord. Anna Wiersma and Ian Winship found they were able to enhance stroke recovery in an animal model by inducing amplified
… READ MOREEmbracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it limits their independence to a certain extent. Independence is amazing, especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved
… READ MOREA day with Gilly, a teen with autism and developmental delay on the cusp of aging out of the system – and her parents who are expected to pick up the slack. Gilly is a full-time student at a Toronto school for kids with special
… READ MOREFewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities make long-term plans about who will take over their child’s care if the parent or other relative providing care dies or becomes incapacitated, a
… READ MOREWhen it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an obstacle. University of Cincinnati engineering professor Jason Heikenfeld maps the progress and untapped potential of wearable sensors in a critical
… READ MOREThe FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially life-saving data from driver to medical crew. “Staff from F1’s governing body established a startup, Signal Biometrics, to develop the
… READ MORERhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a biological rhythm — improves gait performance in patients with cerebral palsy (CP), research from Germany suggests. The study was published in the journal
… READ MOREPaul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators create devices and technologies that improve health care. Paul Yock is being honored for his work in founding and directing Stanford Biodesign, which is
… READ MOREUnlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to fall-related injuries, says Edmonton’s Brea Johnson. Sara Minogue CBC University of Minnesota January 19, 2018 Every year, Minnesota’s severe
… READ MORELawyer Vince Calderhead says case could help hundreds of Nova Scotians with disabilities. Vince Calderhead argues the Department of Community Services is breaking the Human Rights Act by housing Joseph Delaney and Beth MacLean in an
… READ MOREVernon Para-swimmer Sarah Mehain among 11 members named to full Canadian roster. Swimming Canada is nominating 11 Para-swimmers to its 2018 Commonwealth Games team – including Vernon’s Sarah Mehain – which will be the largest
… READ MOREWhile there might be sufficient replacement staff, complications remain, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Researchers estimate that over one quarter of the governmental public health workforce
… READ MORENow installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology helps players find the best cleat models for their feet in a few seconds. Consider the NFL player’s shoe. Aside from being a sponsorship opportunity,
… READ MOREDevices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. Wearable biosensors have grown increasingly popular as many people use them in wristbands or watches to count steps or track sleep. But there is not enough
… READ MOREJack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old Upper Canada Swim Club (UCSC) member was recently identified as a potential athlete for the 2020 and/or 2024 Paralympics and was invited to take part in
… READ MOREJust sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother Kim Kucher offers a steady hand and lots of encouragement. Two-year old, Jack, who suffers from cerebral palsy, lays on a couch in the home of
… READ MOREApple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company officially unveiled its plan to make iPhone owners’ medical records available at the touch of a button via its Health app. One recent feature allows
… READ MOREAngelina Shirley was beaming as she watched her three-year-old daughter Sadie drive a toy car for the very first time. Toy cars children can drive around in are a lot of fun for the little ones. And as Gil Tucker shows us, for some
… READ MORE3D models from CT and MRI scans are projected onto patients as they move, for accuracy in surgery, rehab, and education. ProjectDR is an augmented reality system that allows medical images such as CT scans and MRI data to be displayed
… READ MOREPhysicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t quite caregivers — but are definitely health supporters — in chronic disease care, a new study finds. Kara Gavin, Michigan Health Lab January 12,
… READ MOREA new approach to calibrating the pioneering BrainGate brain-computer interface allowed three clinical trial participants with tetraplegia to gain control of a computer cursor after just one simple calibration step. Brain power. A
… READ MOREEarly diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so researchers have developed an app for parents to video their child for remote screening. Baby Lexi Polonidis is taking part in the Baby Moves and VICS
… READ MOREIncreased social spending was associated with health improvements at the population level, while health spending increases did not have the same effect, according to a large new Canadian study in the Canadian Medical Association
… READ MORENew, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in children with hemiplegic CP – the most common type of CP – than previously thought. Two years. Affectionately Yours Flickr The Hospital for Sick
… READ MORETeam led by engineer John Rogers worked with L’Oréal to launch first-of-its kind, tiny wearable electronic device to monitor UV exposure. A tiny piece of innovative tech wants to help you stay away from sun-induced skin cancer.
… READ MORELast November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from Apple. The company was looking for owners of its smartwatch to participate in the Apple Heart Study—a Stanford-led investigation into the wearable’s
… READ MOREWithout clear, accessible streets, people with restricted mobility often face a tough choice in winter: struggle to cross icy sidewalks and snowbanks, or stay indoors. But it’s very possible for cities to better design their winter
… READ MORE‘The role is simply a voice for our community’ Tony Flores has been named the province’s first Advocate for Persons with Disabilities. He competed for years in Para-Nordic skiing. Tony Flores supplied photo CBC News
… READ MOREHealth Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg spasticity in children and teens ages 2 and older, including those with cerebral palsy. Six months ago, 13-year-old Georges Vermast rode her bike for the
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