Alberta Health redirects thousands of orthopedic surgeries to independent clinics to tackle backlog
Publicly funded hip, knee surgeries will be done at chartered health-care facility. … READ MORE
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Younger doctors call for more attention to disabled patients
Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, … READ MORE
Surgery not the only option for people with knee osteoarthritis
Yet study finds most not sticking with non-surgical treatment plans. Evoke 3D … READ MORE
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers
Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, … READ MORE
Anesthetics that block nerves around the knee relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Results from a recent clinical trial published by Wiley in Arthritis & … READ MORE
How Canada’s largest pediatric hospital’s ICU was saved from near collapse
SickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense … READ MORE
Stollery Children’s Hospital redeploys staff as it struggles with surge of patients
Intensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery … READ MORE
Modern approaches to AFOs
AFOs have made strides since their days of bulky and restraining leather and metal … READ MORE
Doctors warn Alberta’s pediatric hospitals in ‘chaos’ as more children face care delays
5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient … READ MORE
Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Alberta hospitals battle wave of sick children as viral illnesses surge
Posted wait times have spiked to 17 hours since late September as pediatric hospital … READ MORE
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly … READ MORE
Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding
Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
Exercise that works for wheelchair users
Exercise is essential to preventing cardiovascular disease and living with a healthy … READ MORE
B.C. teenager waited almost 2 years for scoliosis surgery
Solutions to shorten wait times include triaged referral system, incentives to reach … READ MORE
Student’s invention gives children with Cerebral palsy freedom in the pool
Sandra Saavedra (left), associate professor of physical therapy, and Josh Breighner … READ MORE
Users care about assistive devices’ look, feel and smell
A new study by North Carolina State University researchers found that people often … READ MORE
Brain implants and wearables let paralyzed people move again
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially … READ MORE
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants’ motor development
A smart jumpsuit measures the spontaneous and voluntary movement of infants. Details … READ MORE
‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed
New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers at … READ MORE
Curtin-developed wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain
A new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, … READ MORE
Using ergonomics to help reduce pain from technology use
Study indicates interventions are needed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders from … READ MORE
Canadians less satisfied in their access to health care than Americans: poll
15% of Canadians satisfied with access to care, while 29% of Americans satisfied … READ MORE
3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly
A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do … READ MORE
Short take on AFO effectiveness
Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn … READ MORE
Does physical activity impact risk of knee osteoarthritis?
In an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators did not find … READ MORE
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
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
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