Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory” But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … READ MORE
Study eyes hospitalists The old-fashioned, family doctor style of medicine could be lifesaving for elderly … READ MORE
Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful … READ MORE
Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: surgery or bracing 3D Scan, Braceworks® 2016. Mary E Cataletto MD, Chief Editor: Denise Serebrisky MD, … READ MORE
The pathway to patient data ownership and better health Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, … READ MORE
Working with a scribe improves physician satisfaction Working with a scribe significantly improves physicians’ overall satisfaction, … READ MORE
Neurodevelopmental physical therapy improves spasticity in children with CP A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve … READ MORE
AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls? Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Young patients with cerebral palsy, other disabilities, benefit from therapeutic horseback riding About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or … READ MORE
Recent trends favor use of bracing for knee OA Experts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients … READ MORE
Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to … READ MORE
Dr. Peter Nieman: Reflecting on 30 years as a pediatrician in Calgary This month marks three decades for me in a community-based pediatric clinic. The … READ MORE
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw … READ MORE
Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
Range of therapies help patients living with physical challenges after a stroke It was Father’s Day, back in June 1998, when the life of David Andrews was … READ MORE
How much does the ‘average’ Canadian pay for public health care? About $5,789 per year — but it depends on what you think ‘average’ … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Valuable testimony A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why … READ MORE
Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE