Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
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The Calgary protocol for bracing of pectus carinatum: A preliminary report
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The optimal … READ MORE
Bloorview School program for kids with disabilities suspended
School’s board says no able-bodied children enrolled in integrated program. … READ MORE
Young athletes with previous knee injury had higher risk of OA
Young athletes who previously sustained an intra-articular knee injury had a higher … READ MORE
Ontario begins shifting home care responsibilities
Ontario begins dissolving its 14 community care access centres next week, but … READ MORE
New kind of house call comes to The Woodlands
Sarah Rhea was out of town on a weekend business trip when her husband called, … READ MORE
Calgary doctor connects disabled children with accessible activities
Let’s make it easy for these kids. Dr. Sarah MacEachern is on a campaign to … READ MORE
Gonzaga students develop affordable 3D printed ankle foot orthosis, AFO for children
A team of students from Gonzaga University has used 3D printing to develop an Ankle … READ MORE
Air powered, waterproof wheelchair makes splash park ultra-accessible
A new waterproof, motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was … READ MORE
State-of-the-art special needs school opens its doors in Calgary
After three long years of lobbying and construction, a unique school welcomed its … READ MORE
The US beauty queen making her invisible illness visible
“It’s not easy to stand on stage in a bikini in pageants. I have a … READ MORE
Orthotic management techniques for children with CP
Consider range of motion and alignment when helping children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Positive results for pediatric patient with idiopathic toe walking
A multidisciplinary approach offered benefits for a pediatric patient who had … READ MORE
Carbon fiber AFO-SMO orthoses improved gait in patient with cerebral palsy
The use of a carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis with supramalleolar orthosis inner … READ MORE
Treating pediatric toe walking – is it idiopathic?
Pediatric toe walking is not necessarily idiopathic and can be the result of an … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking
Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … READ MORE
Hinged vs solid AFOs for cerebral palsy: No significant difference in gait
There are no significant differences in gait or gross mobility between hinged and … READ MORE
AFO friendly footwear
THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIDS SHOES. PLAE designs premium quality products that are … READ MORE
Pediatric orthotic management: Children are different
They are not just small adults; some things are very different, though some are just … READ MORE
Calgary Herald’s ‘Life with Emily’ documentary a finalist for international media award
The Calgary Herald has been named a finalist in a prestigious international media … READ MORE
Children experience long wait times for developmental specialists
Rutgers study also finds language barriers limit access. An estimated one in six … READ MORE
Scoliosis-specific exercises likely reduces curve severity AIS
Results from this study demonstrated superior outcomes with the addition of Schroth … READ MORE
2017 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Enjoy the use of a custom-fit bike for $75. Trix youth wheels. Hase Come out and try … READ MORE
Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Children’s backs: Trolleys do less damage than backpacks
Researchers at the University of Granada warn that 23 percent of the girls carry a … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy
The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy
Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … READ MORE
Calgary Flames sign Fionn Daly to one-day contract
The nine-year-old is currently playing for the Calgary Venom of the Calgary Sledge … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips
Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing
Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
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