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Born with brittle bone disease, Jackson Storey is defying the odds and wearing a cute helmet while doing it. Jackson Storey with his big sister, Brooklyn, 4. Abby Storey photo By Terri Peters, TODAY March 19, 2021 When Abby Storey was
… READ MOREA stepped exercise program for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can produce “modest improvements” in symptoms at nine months, according to a new study in US veterans. Evoke 3D printed custom knee brace. Osskin NEW
… READ MOREPlagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study examines whether it could offer a clue about the child’s risk of developmental delay. Orthomerica STARband Marian Freedman, Jon Matthew Farber MD,
… READ MOREMy Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent depending on a medical system in an Alberta that Bristowe argues has been rendered threadbare by years of Conservative rule. Ashley Bristowe sits outside
… READ MOREMothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens when your child is disabled, and sacrificing all you’ve got and more is the only hope for a decent future? No window, no problem. Ed Weibe’s
… READ MORE☞ Download Braceworks Pectus Brace® Instructions PDF Braceworks Pectus Brace® Wearing Schedule. Phase 1: Correction. Wear the brace at least 12 hours/day. You may reasonably expect the bump to correct within 2 to 4 months
… READ MOREPatients with knee osteoarthritis who completed an online pain coping skills training program reported that the intervention was easy to follow and helped them better control their pain, according to findings published in Arthritis
… READ MOREJoint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly chronic disease safely during the global pandemic. Example of osteoarthritis exercise using Joint Academy. Joint Academy photo Chelsea
… READ MOREUpward curve at tip eases motion but may lead to weaker muscles, problems. Credit: Freddy Sichting By Juan Siliezar, Harvard Gazette September 17, 2020 The toes of most shoes, especially sneakers, bend ever so slightly upward. While
… READ MOREAs COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions.
… READ MOREAs COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, people with developmental disabilities, their families, support workers and community agencies have been asking: What does this mean for us? Dr. Yona
… READ MOREWhen the COVID-19 pandemic descended last winter, Catherine Ross was filled with dread. Her 36-year-old sister, Amanda Ross, has Down syndrome (DS), which makes her especially vulnerable to respiratory viruses. Amanda Ross on the day
… READ MORECreated using synthetic DNA, viltolarsen is an excellent example of precision medicine. The U.S. FDA has approved a drug called viltolarsen to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The drug was developed based on research by U of A
… READ MOREA new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care professionals to treat people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. First-year medical students learn to use an automated external
… READ MOREPeople delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit. When surgery is delayed, people don’t get full benefit of new knee. When surgery is premature, patients assume unnecessary risk and may need a
… READ MOREKnee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger. One study projects a potential 183% increase in the number of TKA and revision TKA surgeries by the year 2030 in that
… READ MORESelf-reported data on swelling and morning stiffness showed comparable efficacy to MRI in predicting incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis, according to findings presented here. Healio May 4, 2019 TORONTO — “There is relevant
… READ MORERegular training enhances your strength, but recovery is equally important. Elastic bandages and compression garments are widely used in sports to facilitate recovery and prevent injuries. The computerized dynamometer (Cybex, division
… READ MOREThe most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pain can be a symptom of osteoarthritis. But does running worsen knee pain and osteoarthritis? goodluz/Shutterstock Ewa M Roos,
… READ MOREIn a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing to treat pectus carinatum, researchers found that the bracing was effective in achieving correction in compliant patients and that patients reported
… READ MOREBabies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, right? When they come out, and stretch and move those little arms and legs, we realize what a miracle it was that they ever fit inside! Their bodies
… READ MOREThe team looked at how to better protect older adults from hip fractures caused by falls. Hip protectors were worn in over 70 per cent of falls, and halved the risk for hip fracture. Injury Prevention and Mobility Laboratory IPML,
… READ MOREIncreased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A demonstration at the University of Alberta rehabilitation robotics lab shows how a robot with a video screen allows a specialist to monitor patient
… READ MOREThere are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus excavatum, also described as “cave chest” or “funnel chest,” is the most common with a prevalence of roughly 1 in 400 children. The
… READ MOREA research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be easily attached to an ankle support device – otherwise known as an ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The new device will aid stroke patients in their
… READ MOREThe burning in his kneecaps was what Richard Bedard noticed first. Then came the tenderness and pain. Sitting for 10 hours a day as a financial editor in Hong Kong was agonizing. So was walking short distances or just standing in the
… READ MOREAntibodies for respiratory virus that can cause a rare polio-like disease that causes paralysis in children have been identified by a team of researchers at Purdue University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of
… READ MOREIn 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the Moore Balance Brace, was introduced to the podiatric community. From the outset, the Moore Balance Brace was marketed and promoted to prevent falls in
… READ MOREPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, cycling, singles tennis, and skiing. But a new study from Northwestern Medicine, published in JAMA
… READ MORE“The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation and the current discord between evidence and persistent beliefs highlights the need for better education.” – Dr Alessio Bricca Knee
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