Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy
A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
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CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable
To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice
Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars
Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury … READ MORE
3D technology for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy
A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times
‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows
Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury
Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Most orthopedic joint surgery lacks scientific justification
A meta-analysis of the 10 most common orthopedic procedures shows that most lack … READ MORE
5-minute breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs
Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training … READ MORE
Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and patient … READ MORE
Like polio, the long-term impact of COVID will be measured in disability
Will the large numbers of people with disabilities from COVID make our society more … READ MORE
A data treasure for gait analysis
One of the biggest data records for automated gait analysis worldwide openly … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces
Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Conservative therapy delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery
Patients benefit from long-lasting effects. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress by … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
Long-term risks of joint implants
Metals from implants can accumulate in bone tissue. Analyses of spatially resolved … READ MORE
How a life-altering accident led Canada’s Kate O’Brien from 2016 Olympics to Paralympic podium
Track cycling silver medallist says bike crash changed her outlook on life. … READ MORE
Calgary baby in need of special helmet not covered by the province
A Calgary mom says she’s been overwhelmed by aupport, as she tries to raise … READ MORE
Three babies, two helmets, one success story for Gaylord triplets
Reshaping the Future Through Better Infant Helmets. A Gaylord family works with a … READ MORE
An overview of flat head syndrome
Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a … READ MORE
Learning disability, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy tied to COVID-19 mortality
People with learning disability, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy have a … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care
Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Web-based exercise program improves knee arthritis therapy
A new online exercise program, enhanced by personalised text messages, helps people … READ MORE
Study shows when people with cerebral palsy are most likely to break bones
People with the condition risk fracture more than the general population, but the … READ MORE
Older adults with Cerebral palsy need more, receive less physical therapy for painful medical conditions
The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population. … READ MORE
Nintendo Wii may help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy
Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in … READ MORE
Prehab can help mitigate impact of delayed surgeries amid COVID-19
Hospitals in Ontario have been ramping down elective surgeries and other non-urgent … READ MORE
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