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
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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
Suffering from bad knees, some look for alternatives to surgery
The burning in his kneecaps was what Richard Bedard noticed first. Then came the … READ MORE
AFO breakthrough helps children with Cerebral palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for … READ MORE
Finding one’s way home
The Otic placode gives rise to the inner ear in vertebrates. A new study shows that … READ MORE
Protective antibodies identified for rare, polio-like disease in children
Antibodies for respiratory virus that can cause a rare polio-like disease that … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Software recreates complex movements for medical, rehabilitation, and basic research
An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in … READ MORE
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – May 2020 Archive
AHS phone line staffed by occupational therapists and physiotherapists. A new advice … READ MORE
Imagining grasping may help restore hand function in spastic CP children
Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have a preserved ability to … READ MORE
Cases of children with rare inflammatory syndrome spike in Italy and France
Doctors in France and northern Italy, one of the areas hardest hit by the new … READ MORE
Strenuous exercise is safe for people at high risk of knee OA
People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be reluctant to participate in … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them
Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app
More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
“The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – April 2020 Archive
Beltline urges city to make walking ‘safe and comfortable’ with physical … READ MORE
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