Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese … READ MORE
Knee surgery holds even in heavier patients Success rates for meniscus surgery were similar for those with average and higher … READ MORE
Controversial changes to physiotherapy coverage put on ice: Alberta Health Services ‘The hardest hit people would have been the working poor or people who are … READ MORE
Reducing frustration with health care for adults with chronic medical conditions Navigating the U.S. health care system can be frustrating for anyone, but for adults … READ MORE
Aids to Daily Living program could be outsourced to Alberta Blue Cross: AUPE The province’s largest public sector union has some concerns about an anticipated … READ MORE
Publicly funding drugs for all Canadians could save over $4 billion a year Universal public coverage of 117 essential medicines could address the needs of most … READ MORE
Digital toolkit aims to prevent falls amongst the elderly The Falls Risk Assessment Toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls and, … READ MORE
Four ways Canada can shorten wait times for specialists Vanessa Milne, Joshua Tepper & Sachin Pendharkar, Healthy Debate February 23, … READ MORE
Online intervention reduces knee pain, improves mobility A suite of online interventions provided substantial pain relief and improved … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface advance allows fast, accurate typing by people with paralysis Stanford University School of Medicine Clinical research led by Stanford University … READ MORE
Women had significantly greater involvement in knee OA-related health care before TKA In the 12 months preceding total knee arthroplasty, women experienced significantly … READ MORE
Quadricep strength and speed of force affects knee osteoarthritis Quadricep strength and speed of force production (SFP) both affect physical … READ MORE
Personal factors linked with increased risk of knee OA in the military population In an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee … READ MORE
Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance … READ MORE
Calgary Flames sign Fionn Daly to one-day contract The nine-year-old is currently playing for the Calgary Venom of the Calgary Sledge … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
Gait analysis helps children with Cerebral palsy keep pace A person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too … READ MORE
Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing … READ MORE
Edmonton researchers help young stroke patients regain mobility One in every 1,000 babies suffer from a stroke either in utero or shortly after … READ MORE
US study finds no way to predict risk of joint replacements The American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis Paddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. … READ MORE
Specialized physical therapy helps teens with scoliosis get ahead of the curve For teens with scoliosis, a new study shows specialized physical therapy exercises … READ MORE
Issues for parents caring 24/7 for children with complex care needs A new research report has been published by the charity WellChild which explores … READ MORE
Early AFO use significantly enhances benefits of stroke rehabilitation Functional balance test scores rise. Use of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) within six … READ MORE
Part 2: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee A noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his … READ MORE
Pre-referral MRIs not often necessary An MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with … READ MORE
Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of … READ MORE