3 Easy steps to prevent and treat flat head syndrome By Nurse Nat, June 24, 2019 ▽ Table of contents What is flat head syndrome? SIDS … READ MORE
Are you worried your baby’s head has a flat area on it? Have you noticed they always prefer to look or sleep with their head in one … READ MORE
Understanding flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in babies Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs … READ MORE
Tummy time shown to aid infant development Research review shows tummy time improves rolling, crawling and other motor … READ MORE
The Truth About Tummy Time Pediatricians say it’s essential. But is it? I remember many things fondly from … READ MORE
Developmental outcomes of positional plagiocephaly Flattening of the skull on the back or side of an infant’s head—also known as … READ MORE
A pediatric epidemic: Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and congenital muscular torticollis A pediatric epidemic is sweeping the country. The incidence of infant deformational … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
New wearable sensor for people with incomplete paraplegia A new electromyography biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – March 2020 Archive A man uses a hand sanitizer station at the Eaton Centre amid coronavirus fears … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
AFO effects on gastrocnemius underscore heterogeneity of CP Variations call for adjustable devices. We can hopefully create devices in the … READ MORE
Orthotics in Cerebral Palsy – Physiopedia Surestep birthday party. Physiopedia UK November 6, 2019 An orthosis by definition, … READ MORE
COVID-19: The latest guidance for Canadians on travel, quarantines and what to do if you have symptoms ‘We’re in this really unstable phase of the pandemic,’ Canadian … READ MORE
Power training helps children with CP meet mobility goals A power-training program aimed at improving the function of children with cerebral … READ MORE
‘It scares me:’ Adults with disabilities still waiting decades for supportive housing Recent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield … READ MORE
After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with … READ MORE
ACR and Arthritis Foundation release updated treatment guideline for OA Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis … READ MORE
Physiatrists offer non-surgical approach to treating muscle, joint, other conditions that impede function Dr. Julio A. Martinez-Silvestrini is medical director of Baystate Physical Medicine … READ MORE
Autism linked to between-limb asymmetries across the gait cycle Recent findings from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), add to a growing … READ MORE
Pre-school Resource Fair in Calgary, January 25, 2020 Jennifer Buchanan provides music therapy to a child at Williams Syndrome Association … READ MORE
Altered composition, structure of muscles linked to stiffness, movement limits in CP children Muscle composition and structure is altered in children with cerebral palsy — with … READ MORE