‘Willing to do anything’: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor joins disability advocacy group
Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs … READ MORE
Primary Care and Rehab
Continuity of care
Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?
Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation … READ MORE
New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the … READ MORE
Nieman: Pediatrician prescribes self-compassion, kindness for parental guilt
At the start of my clinical practice in 1987, I had very little appreciation of the … READ MORE
There is no miracle cure to the health crisis – but here’s where to start
What seemed like a “miracle solution” of breaking up our single-access system … READ MORE
Surgery for torn meniscus still too often unnecessarily performed
Researchers find no subgroups that benefit from surgery. A surgery for a torn … READ MORE
Functional outcome measures show faster recovery with ‘partial’ versus total knee arthroplasty
For selected patients with knee osteoarthritis, unicompartmental (or … READ MORE
‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times
Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
Expectations may influence post-knee replacement experiences
People with lower expectations of how they would be able to use their knees during … READ MORE
Bedside prognostic tool identifies infants at risk for Cerebral palsy
This case-control study evaluates a cerebral palsy prognostic tool that can be … READ MORE
AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP
A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and … READ MORE
Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with ALS
Proof-of-concept device is comfortable, safe, easy to use. This soft robotic … READ MORE
Steadicam inventor turns his attention to mobility aids – with the Zeen
Back in the 1970s, Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam, a tool that revolutionized … READ MORE
Surgical Solutions Network
After hearing from a patient scheduled for a knee replacement at a private facility, … READ MORE
Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies
A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative … READ MORE
Military dogs at Premier Rehab Center do push-ups and yoga
‘Canine tactical athletes’ are flown in from around the world for care. Some … READ MORE
Why mask mandates are lifting in hospitals across Canada
Most provinces will no longer require masks in hospitals — but that could change … READ MORE
Study finds programme to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective
A programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps … READ MORE
Mobility specialists looking to quit profession
Study reveals a third of orthotists working privately and in NHS seek a way out. An … READ MORE
Alberta woman expected a 6-month wait for surgery. Two painful years later, she’s still waiting
‘It makes me feel insignificant,’ says woman awaiting surgery for … READ MORE
Tummy time, reading among recommended activities that boost babies’ motor development
Following Canadian movement guidelines could help infants hit gross motor milestones … READ MORE
Alberta parents can call Health Link with questions about their child’s development
811 now offers parents guidance about kids’ milestones. Health Link 811 is now … READ MORE
Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
Brace may prevent further hip displacement in children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy
Published results showed use of a novel hip brace was effective for preventing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?
Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can … READ MORE
Alberta, Ottawa sign health-care funding deal worth $24B over 10 years
‘This is a productive first step,’ Premier Danielle Smith says of … READ MORE
Preventive care lacking for disabled patients
Kim Bullock, MD, said she often hears directly from adults with intellectual and … READ MORE
Does your baby need helmet therapy? 5 facts about flat head syndrome
Babies come in all different shapes and sizes. But if your infant’s head shape is … READ MORE
Pedestrians choose healthy obstacles over boring pavements, study finds
Up to 78% of walkers would take a more challenging route featuring obstacles such as … READ MORE
Quarter of former Olympians suffer from osteoarthritis
Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing … READ MORE
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