Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
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Back to school when your child has a disability
Most of us need a few weeks, but this family starts getting ready in the spring. … READ MORE
6 things a teen with cerebral palsy wants new parents to know
I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to hear the words “your child has … READ MORE
Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class
Ontario’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a nine-year-old autistic boy in … READ MORE
Self-identifying as disabled and developing pride in disability aid overall well-being
Experiencing stigma, the severity of a disability and a person’s age and … READ MORE
Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time
Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
Recent trends favor use of bracing for knee OA
Experts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients … READ MORE
Disconnect revealed between Alberta doctors and AHS management
Nearly one-third of doctors surveyed don’t necessarily trust safety of health-care … READ MORE
Dispelling myths about disability in Africa
Many people in rural African communities still believe that disability is caused by … READ MORE
Watch the fearless women of wheelchair motocross shred Venice Skate Park
“I’m the first female rider to do a backflip in a wheelchair and I’m looking … READ MORE
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of … READ MORE
A lower body approach to lumbar pain in pitchers
What do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are … READ MORE
Health in a postindustrial age: The mystery of our creaky, painful knees
Living longer and being fatter are part, but not all, of it. Painful, stiff, and … READ MORE
Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system
Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to … READ MORE
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year
As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … READ MORE
Calgary’s Kyle Miller makes history as first golfer with cerebral palsy in PGA event
26-year-old Kyle Miller determined to soldier through despite challenges. … READ MORE
Dr. Peter Nieman: Reflecting on 30 years as a pediatrician in Calgary
This month marks three decades for me in a community-based pediatric clinic. The … READ MORE
Understanding hypotonia
Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or … READ MORE
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus
Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists
Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw … READ MORE
Recreation programs foster inclusion
It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special … READ MORE
How magic tricks help children with cerebral palsy
For children with hemiplegia, a common form of cerebral palsy, learning to be a … READ MORE
Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy
Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
4 reasons patients value reading clinician notes
Many patients whose providers adopt OpenNotes — a project in which providers share … READ MORE
Range of therapies help patients living with physical challenges after a stroke
It was Father’s Day, back in June 1998, when the life of David Andrews was … READ MORE
How much does the ‘average’ Canadian pay for public health care?
About $5,789 per year — but it depends on what you think ‘average’ … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Valuable testimony
A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why … READ MORE
Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment
Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE
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