What is Pectus carinatum and how can it be treated?
Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push … READ MORE
Pediatrics
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Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients
Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening
Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
Parents shouldn’t over worry about early issues with children’s knees and feet
Most early anomalies in a child’s gait will work themselves out, says Dr. … READ MORE
Botox treatments may help your child with spastic CP
Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is … READ MORE
Task training seems to improve hand dexterity in kids with cerebral palsy
Task-oriented training (TOT) improves hand dexterity in children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Seeking one giant leap for a child’s mobility
With public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to … READ MORE
Toy cars help kids with disabilities explore movement
Modified vehicles offer independence to children, hope to parents. Khyla Buium, a … READ MORE
Boy, 12, overcomes limited mobility and inspires friends to play sledge hockey
Yellowknife’s first such team has about 20 players, but only one actually requires … READ MORE
Pink custom trike a dream come true for 12-year-old Syrian refugee with cerebral palsy
Elham Albakar and her family came to Canada in 2015 after fleeing conflict in … READ MORE
Children with special needs get their own, special Santa time
“I’d drive 1,000 miles for an experience like this.” Harrison Markin, 6 yrs, … READ MORE
Botox treatment observed less effective for children with CP
More than one injection of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Umbilical cord blood improves motor skills in some children with cerebral palsy
Randomized clinical trial shows improved motor function in children infused with own … READ MORE
Researchers call on province to fund genetic testing for cerebral palsy
New study shows genetic variations are a factor in 20 per cent of hemiplegic CP … READ MORE
Video game improves balance in youth with autism
Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various “ninja” poses … 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
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team
Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … 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
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … 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
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy: Understanding and embracing the journey
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement to increase awareness about the #1 … READ MORE
Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP
Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
New guidelines review evidence on PT, helmets for positional plagiocephaly
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition encountered by pediatricians and … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities
Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
A country for all children to thrive
As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusion and diversity. Yet, … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers
A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy uses iPad to communicate
There’s an app for just about everything now. From social media to games, it’s … READ MORE
Uncovering origins of developmental brain disorders
UAlberta research gives new insight into healthy brain development. Recent research … READ MORE
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