Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment … READ MORE
Pediatrics
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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
No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
Bracing prevents need for surgery in teens with scoliosis
Adolescent girls are more likely than boys to have idiopathic scoliosis, or … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs
Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
Communicating with cerebral palsy: Ruby’s story
Ruby Hamilton is a 10-year-old girl who lives in the UK. Like many kids her age, she … READ MORE
Corrective chest surgery changed my life
Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the … READ MORE
Adapted physical activity for kids
Adapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs … READ MORE
Step by Step Early Intervention Society
Step By Step Early Intervention Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to … READ MORE
Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs
Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an … READ MORE
Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid
If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms
Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
Scoliosis FAQs
What Is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways (lateral) curve of the spine, usually … READ MORE
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