No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
Pediatrics
Kids orthotics are us!
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
AFO wear and care FAQs
About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics … READ MORE
Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum
Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric … READ MORE
A seamless transition from pediatric to adult care with AISH
For adults qualified for Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Braceworks … READ MORE
Personalize your orthotics
Custom orthotics with colour and pattern make a positive statement. This is … READ MORE
Growing pains: advice to parents and carers
Reassure your child that the pains do not mean serious illness but that you … READ MORE
When your child has arthritis
The best care for your child is a combination of medicines (drug treatments) and an … READ MORE
Knee pain in young adults
Patellofemoral pain syndrome. As many as 1 in 3 young adults experience knee pain at … READ MORE
Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF Dynamic Compressor System
Abstract. Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with … READ MORE
Wear and care instructions for your brace
Children should wear their AFOs during the day, just as they would their shoes. … READ MORE
A schedule for wearing your brace
Gradually increase the amount of time per day you wear your brace. Generally, it … READ MORE
How do I apply and tighten my child’s brace?
Hold the foot at or beyond 90 degrees Place the foot firmly into the heel pocket of … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
Children’s Health Clinic – East Calgary Health Centre
Ruby and her family. Alberta Health Services. Fresh Sugar Photography, Brandy … READ MORE
PaceKids
Pacekids is a dynamic, active environment, specializing in family-centred, … READ MORE
Christine Meikle School
Christine Meikle School is a unique setting for secondary school-age students with … READ MORE
Gordon Townsend School, Alberta Children’s Hospital
Dr. Gordon Townsend School is a unique scholastic setting in the Alberta … READ MORE
C. H. Riddell Family Movement Assessment Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital
Movement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion … READ MORE
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