‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time … READ MORE
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Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus excavatum
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age
Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral … READ MORE
UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool
Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world
Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment
Pain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care
A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system
Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall
AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … 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
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
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … 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
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
Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again: CMA
David Saddler CC Flickr Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association January 11, … READ MORE
Learn about Pectus
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, … READ MORE
10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum
Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study … READ MORE
What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum
If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to … READ MORE
Chest wall bracing for children and young people with Pectus carinatum
This video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 … READ MORE
Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. … READ MORE
Can’t find a family doctor in Alberta? Training more medical students is not the silver bullet
The number of students choosing family medicine is declining in Alberta. While the … READ MORE
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence
OTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of … READ MORE
Researchers develop technology to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)
The research team led by Professor Minseok Kim from the Department of New Biology at … READ MORE
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