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Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even … READ MORE
Showing your shoe smarts
Ladies, there is a reason certain grandmas wear the shoes they do: comfort. There … READ MORE
New Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for children and youth
The world’s first evidence-based guidelines to address the whole day. The … READ MORE
A closer look at the world’s first consumer 3D-printed wheelchair
Earlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair … READ MORE
Here’s what might be happening to your feet when you run in shoes
Study tracking runners’ steps found sneakers make certain muscles work harder. For … READ MORE
Walk your way to fitness this summer
Orthopaedic surgeons say safe walking practices can boost bone health. Don’t … READ MORE
Quality of physiotherapist led orthopaedic triage compared with standard practice in primary care
Physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage, where physiotherapists diagnose and … READ MORE
Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice
Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without … READ MORE
Akira and the rise of telemedicine in Canada
“…an international health policy study in 2010… showed that Canada had … READ MORE
Parent’s intuition leads to earlier intervention
In a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an … READ MORE
Smart insoles: Assessing their clinical potential
Athletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data … READ MORE
Benefits of exercise for children with cerebral palsy supported by study of elite paralympic athletes
For highly trained Paralympic athletes with cerebral palsy (CP), bone mineral … READ MORE
Finding a footwear-AFO fit for kids
Finding shoes that fit over ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is a challenge for thousands … READ MORE
I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm
After being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card … READ MORE
BMW carbon fiber racing wheelchair for Team USA
Wheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
Measuring postural sway to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
A new technique might be used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders such as multiple … READ MORE
Increased use of mobile devices in clinical settings
Use of mobile devices as a tool in the clinical setting among orthopedic surgeons … READ MORE
The top health benefits of Pilates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent … READ MORE
High-tech Zweikampf 3D printed soccer shin guards on Kickstarter
Austrian sports equipment manufacturer Zweikampf is releasing their first 3D printed … READ MORE
Telemedicine sucks as much as in-person care
Telemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Workplace mHealth program shows improved step count, weight loss
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC has … READ MORE
Do pain relievers heal tendinitis, or just ease pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids, such as ibuprofen, are commonly … READ MORE
As hospitals go digital, human stories get left behind
The official reason for my patient’s visit, according to her electronic medical … READ MORE
Can your fitness tracker save your life in the ER?
Doctors provided strategic treatment after the man suffered a seizure. A 42-year-old … READ MORE
AliveCor releases Apple Watch EKG band Kardia
Alivecor this week introduced an Apple Watch EKG band, Kardia, that will let users … READ MORE
Adapted bike program gets disabled kids on the move
As Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like … READ MORE
Robotic device aids research for children with brain injury
Max Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical … READ MORE
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