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Calgary’s Morgan Bird determined to be a voice for Paralympic movement in Canada
“She found her niche, right. What she was called to.” Calgary swimmer Morgan … READ MORE
Calgary’s first fully automated apartments for people with disabilities
‘If you take those obstacles away, you no longer need help,’ Mike Dummer says. … READ MORE
Disabled Albertans ignored, says Edmonton mother
“People with disabilities have become an afterthought.” Leah McRorie, a … READ MORE
Video game improves balance in youth with autism
Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various “ninja” poses … READ MORE
Game Changer™ OA knee brace
Several studies investigating the clinical effectiveness of valgus bracing have … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard
It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities
UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush
We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy
Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program
The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
Class of 2017: Neuroscience grad hopes his fascination with the brain leads to better treatments
‘It would be a disservice not to try and help whoever you can, in whatever way you … READ MORE
I am at my wit’s end: Manitoba man says limited home-care hours too restrictive
Alex Lytwyn is calling for changes after a decade-long battle to get home-care hours … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors
Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic … READ MORE
Chicago runner with CP sues for chance to compete
Aaron Holzmueller is a teenage runner who has made a name for himself at the … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory”
But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … READ MORE
Study eyes hospitalists
The old-fashioned, family doctor style of medicine could be lifesaving for elderly … READ MORE
Grip aid for daily living with special needs
At last, a simple hygienic way for people with hand problems to hold eating … READ MORE
Sensor-equipped glove takes the guesswork out of measuring spasticity
Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous … READ MORE
Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement
Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of … READ MORE
Queen’s engineering students develop bicycle for teen with cerebral palsy
Janessa Gerhardt has a bicycle that suits her limited range of motion thanks to the … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call
The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome
It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful … READ MORE
Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying
Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis
Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and … READ MORE
Patients with MS can now self-monitor online
PARIS — The ability of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to monitor their own … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes
Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
UBC researcher prescribes specific exercise dosage for spinal cord injury
New research, led by UBC Okanagan Professor Kathleen Martin Ginis, has determined … READ MORE
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