Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial
Michael Pirovolakis is the only participant in the groundbreaking clinical trial. … READ MORE
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AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients
Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
Prehabilitation may not improve knee replacement results
Exercises and education prescribed as prehabilitation before total knee replacements … READ MORE
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements
Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application. Cycle … READ MORE
Despite a first-ever ‘Right-to-repair’ law, there’s no easy fix for wheelchair users
Patients for profit: How private equity hijacked health care. Bruce Goguen of … READ MORE
‘Smart’ 3d-printed braces could improve scoliosis treatment
A new type of lightweight 3D-printed back brace capable of sensing how effectively … READ MORE
Lubricant shots for knee OA: No, they really don’t help
Meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid trials throws serious shade on common practice. CCO … READ MORE
Cionic unveils bionic clothing to assist patients with walking difficulties
For those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as … READ MORE
Earlier intervention in Down syndrome may be possible
Study shows oxidative stress occurs in people with Down syndrome at the cellular … READ MORE
Mobility is the most important measure of health
Cionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for … READ MORE
Regrowing cartilage in a damaged knee gets closer to fixing arthritis
A new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering … READ MORE
How we walk could impact future arthritis
Identifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study … READ MORE
New to a wheelchair, BC man learns life skills from support group as the camera rolls
Story of Dan McLean and members of Accessible Okanagan told in Re-inventing the … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again
Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage … READ MORE
UArizona researchers develop ultra-thin ‘computer on the bone’
Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and … READ MORE
Kingsbridge mum raises awareness of rare condition
Georgina Clarke’s son Noah, who is just about to turn 6 months old, has started … READ MORE
Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses
Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario
“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis
New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition
In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, … READ MORE
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy
The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … READ MORE
Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with … READ MORE
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis
After conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are … READ MORE
Gene therapy shows early promise as Angelman syndrome treatment
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder
Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
Milestone in osteoarthritis research
Researchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel … READ MORE
Lubricating arthritic knees with synthetic fluid may help tissue heal
Painful arthritic knees could be treated by injections of a lubricating fluid that … READ MORE
Study shows troubling lack of knowledge by physicians about the Americans with Disabilities Act
To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, … READ MORE
Knee arthroscopy timing may complicate total knee arthroplasty
Knee arthroscopy, considered minimally invasive surgery, may lead to increased … READ MORE
Long-term pain after knee surgery reduced, new treatment has shown
With one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement … READ MORE
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