Mystery arthritis-linked knee bone three times more common than 100 years ago
The fabella, a small bone in the knee once lost to human evolution, has made a … READ MORE
Primary Care and Rehab
Continuity of care
People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn
People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to … READ MORE
New program aims to train doctors on developmental disabilities
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care … READ MORE
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most
People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit. … READ MORE
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation than those 60 and older
Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing … READ MORE
Robotic neck brace dramatically improves functions of ALS patients
Comfortable brace incorporates both sensors and actuators to restore roughly 70% of … READ MORE
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the … READ MORE
Self-reported stiffness comparable to MRI in predicting radiographic knee OA
Self-reported data on swelling and morning stiffness showed comparable efficacy to … READ MORE
Program involving community volunteers shows promise for reducing health care use by seniors
Incorporating community volunteers into the health care system shows promise in … READ MORE
Compression garments reduce strength loss after training
Regular training enhances your strength, but recovery is equally important. Elastic … READ MORE
How reaching for toys could change Cerebral palsy therapy
A USC researcher is hoping to change the way physical therapists treat infants at … READ MORE
A quadriplegic, a specialty van and a lifetime of adventures
A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and … READ MORE
Changes in older people’s central nervous system leads to compromised ability to sense movement
The central nervous system of older individuals responds to movement and initiates … READ MORE
Postcode lottery for NHS orthotics patients
Specialist orthotics care for patients with mobility issues varies significantly … READ MORE
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, … READ MORE
Humans have salamander-like ability to regrow cartilage in joints
The process could be harnessed as a treatment for osteoarthritis. “We believe that … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing
In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing … READ MORE
Patient-reported efficacy of the UCSF custom Pectus carinatum orthosis
Chrysta Irolla MS MSPO CPO is a recipient of the 2021 Howard R. Thranhardt Award … READ MORE
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, … READ MORE
Wide variations in car seat breathing assessment conducted on premature newborns
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has found … READ MORE
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
The support group started in April as a way to connect women in wheelchairs. Emma … READ MORE
SFU researchers working to improve quality of life for seniors in long-term care
The team looked at how to better protect older adults from hip fractures caused by … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
Canadian inventor creates the mountain bike of walkers
Chances are that if you think of someone who uses a walker, you picture them … READ MORE
U of A robot rehab project hopes pandemic increases user comfort with virtual health care
Increased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A … READ MORE
PSW shortage stranding patients in hospital
Nearly 2 years after minor surgery, Maria Konopeskas just wants to get home. Maria … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: The other deformational molding orthosis
There are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus … READ MORE
Specialized sports chairs and the people who use them
Wheelchair court sports are a blast. And modern sports chairs are built to be faster … READ MORE
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be … READ MORE
Keep moving to prevent major mobility disability
Nordic walking on a trail. Yale University News HIA Guest Blog, Health in Aging … READ MORE
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