Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
A teenager who can’t speak finally sounds like himself Electronic communication devices are evolving from robotic speech to personalized … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Do you have a child with special needs? Five things to know about parents of children with special needs. Alberta Health … READ MORE
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Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, … READ MORE
Is your child’s achy back more than just growing pains? Nearly one in three adolescents report back pain. According to a new literature … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG) Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services is a private practice team that … READ MORE
Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression … READ MORE
Fee for the Braceworks® Pectus Brace in Alberta The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. The Braceworks® Pectus … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment … READ MORE
IDEAS Calgary The IDEAS group was formed as a means of providing multi-disciplinary services to … READ MORE
Cause and Effect Foundation in Calgary Cause and Effect Foundation is an Early Intervention Program committed to delivering … READ MORE
I just want to dance again Andiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software … READ MORE
AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use … READ MORE
Patellar instability in children and adolescents Patellar instability is a common occurrence in the skeletally immature patient … READ MORE
Delivering healthcare services to children with cerebral palsy and their families Children with cerebral palsy have complex healthcare needs and often require complex … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Great systematic review on pediatric supported standing Supported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 … READ MORE
Robotic gait training doesn’t wow young patients with CP Kids, parents differ on ‘normal’ gait. Although physical therapists and parents … READ MORE
Post-polio syndrome: It takes a team approach Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games films. Sutherland … READ MORE
Orthotic devices boost balance over time in children with CP Balance improves over time in children with cerebral palsy, CP, who switch from a … READ MORE
Growing pains – adapting orthotic devices to maturing patients Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for … READ MORE
Toe walking treatment and management The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Custom 3D printed braces for scoliosis treatment Because the braces could be completely customized, based on the shape of the … READ MORE
Eagle brace helps slow scoliosis in young – in Calgary As any parent at bedtime knows, getting kids to do something they don’t want to is … READ MORE