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Pediatrics
Kids orthotics are us!
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
Walk your way to fitness this summer
Orthopaedic surgeons say safe walking practices can boost bone health. Don’t … READ MORE
Weight affects foot loading, peak pressure even in young kids
Weight loss may improve function. Overweight and obese children present with higher … 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
Walking study in CP highlights need for tailored orthotic prescription
Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary.. A recent study demonstrates the importance … READ MORE
Stability for CP: AFOs benefit diplegic children
In children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), wearing bilateral ankle foot orthoses … 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
Kids, clothes and AFOs: Finding the right fit
When a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
The top health benefits of Pilates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent … 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
For parents of autistic children, more social support means better health
Concordia University research shows community care protects them against … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us!
Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … 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
It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy
The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Hemiplegic CP: Effects in the uninvolved limb
In patients with spastic hemiplegic CP, practitioners and researchers tend to focus … READ MORE
The Ability Hub
The Ability Hub is an initiative of The Sinneave Family Foundation. At The Ability … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada
The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance
Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
The power of music for special needs kids
Dylan Whitley, 16, who has been diagnosed with Autism and septo-optic dysplasia … READ MORE
Special school’s sensory room offers solace for the senses
A common question from parents of students in Joi Weir’s junior high class is … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids
The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE
Vibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with cerebral palsy
Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after … READ MORE
Family technology rules: What kids expect of parents
Put your phone away when I’m talking to you. Don’t text while you’re driving … READ MORE
SpineEOS 3D surgical planning software approved in Europe
The spineEOS online 3D planning software allows a surgeon to utilize 3D imaging … READ MORE
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