Concerns raised over support backlog for children with disabilities Families and advocates of children with disabilities are concerned about backlogs in … READ MORE
Small steps, big dreams: Calgary family raises money for walker Jaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. … READ MORE
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE
Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of … READ MORE
New software designs optimized, personalized treatments for movement impairments First-of-its-kind computer-aided engineering tool could aid clinical treatment … READ MORE
Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on … READ MORE
Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Montréal doctors’ breakthrough discovery about causes of cerebral palsy giving hope Sienna Zakaria was born with cerebral palsy and a new breakthrough discovery about … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
New research sheds light on “Runner’s Knee” The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy A Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Long waits for hip and knee replacements persist in Canada Wait times in Canada for procedures like hip and knee replacements were longer than … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life – here’s what you need to know Saratoga Cassidy Driscoll, seen here competing vs. Shaker in a Suburban Council … READ MORE
‘Not enough’: Experts say maximum AISH benefit still puts recipients below poverty line Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty … READ MORE
Makeshift dividers, hallway medicine are signs of a system in crisis, say Alberta front-line staff AHS says province’s 16 largest hospitals had 423 overcapacity beds as of … READ MORE
Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again: CMA David Saddler CC Flickr Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association January 11, … READ MORE
User-Centered Design Shapes Assistive Tech for Cerebral Palsy Tailored devices center person’s needs, not just techno whizbang. Engineers, … READ MORE
Canada’s primary care transformation slow, fragmented: Study The study is the first to compare and evaluate primary care transformation across … READ MORE