Combination therapy eases OA knee pain
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Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were … READ MORE
It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA
The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. … READ MORE
Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery
Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses improve CP gait
Strategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction
Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Register for rehabilitation and fitness programs at University of Calgary
Adapted Physical Activity for Kids Our Adapted Physical Activity program offers … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)
Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
Evidence Sport and Spine
Evidence Sport and Spine is a multidisciplinary clinic providing expertise and … READ MORE
Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum
Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression … READ MORE
Fee for the Braceworks® Pectus Brace in Alberta
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. The Braceworks® Pectus … READ MORE
Knee and hip OA significantly impact quality of life in younger adults
Adults aged between 20 and 55 years with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) report … READ MORE
Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness
Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and … READ MORE
AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use … READ MORE
Catching knee osteoarthritis early
Pharmacists are about to take on a bigger role in preventive health care by offering … READ MORE
Bracing improves pain and bone marrow lesions in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions … READ MORE
Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health … READ MORE
Patellofemoral tracking syndrome
The beating heart of the conventional wisdom about patellofemoral pain is mostly … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses
The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of … READ MORE
New strategy discovered for treating arthritis
Arthritis patients could one day benefit from a novel form of medicine, according to … READ MORE
Physical therapy in knee osteoarthritis relieves physical and financial pain
Individuals with knee osteoarthritis can benefit more from intensive physical … READ MORE
Prehabilitation better prepares patients for knee replacement
An exercise program designed by researchers at the University of Louisville for … READ MORE
Reduce knee pain with medication and exercise therapy
Combo therapy alleviates osteoarthritis knee pain enough to resume disease modifying … READ MORE
Tai chi compares to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than … READ MORE
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