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
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Cionic unveils bionic clothing to assist patients with walking difficulties
For those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as … READ MORE
Mobility is the most important measure of health
Cionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for … READ MORE
New approach provides potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s
A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell therapy: A nonsurgical option for chest wall depression (pectus excavatum)
While children with severe pectus excavatum often need surgery, vacuum bell therapy … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario
“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … 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
The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football
Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … READ MORE
Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity
Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in … 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
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
Researchers discover way to switch on and speed up tendon healing
Team at National University of Ireland Galway create implantable stimulator device … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy
A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families
Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice
Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
The benefits of physical therapy for torticollis in children
Alecia, a young mother, noticed something strange in her baby: her daughter’s … READ MORE
Calgary Youth Physiotherapy
Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Senior clinicians sharing deep roots in pediatric … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times
‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury
Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Most orthopedic joint surgery lacks scientific justification
A meta-analysis of the 10 most common orthopedic procedures shows that most lack … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum – FAQs
Watch the video. Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary … READ MORE
Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and patient … READ MORE
Bracing is an effective therapy for Pectus carinatum: interim results
If patients are compliant, a self- adjusting brace system can give rapid correction … READ MORE
Hot pack or cold pack: which one to reach for when you’re injured or in pain
When you injure yourself, you may reach for a hot or a cold pack. Which option is … READ MORE
Like polio, the long-term impact of COVID will be measured in disability
Will the large numbers of people with disabilities from COVID make our society more … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces
Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Conservative therapy delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery
Patients benefit from long-lasting effects. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress by … READ MORE
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