Older adults with Cerebral palsy need more, receive less physical therapy for painful medical conditions
The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population. … READ MORE
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FES and AFOs for foot drop: linking domains of patient experience
It’s natural to think in structural terms when considering the value of the … READ MORE
Stepped exercise program shows benefits for knee OA
A stepped exercise program for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can produce … READ MORE
Exhausting, frustrating journey as mother of a special-needs child chronicled in My Own Blood
My Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent … READ MORE
Wordfest Presents Ashley Bristowe
Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens … READ MORE
Braceworks® Pectus Brace wear and care
Braceworks® Pectus Brace Wearing Schedule. Phase 1: Correction. Wear the brace at … READ MORE
Online training program helps patients with knee OA cope with pain
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed an online pain coping skills … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
Your shoes were made for walking. And that may be the problem
Upward curve at tip eases motion but may lead to weaker muscles, problems. Credit: … READ MORE
Caring for children and youth with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs … READ MORE
‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccination
When the COVID-19 pandemic descended last winter, Catherine Ross was filled with … READ MORE
FDA approves new drug to treat common form of muscular dystrophy based on research from U of A scientist
Created using synthetic DNA, viltolarsen is an excellent example of precision … READ MORE
New program aims to train doctors on developmental disabilities
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care … READ MORE
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most
People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit. … READ MORE
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation than those 60 and older
Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing … READ MORE
Self-reported stiffness comparable to MRI in predicting radiographic knee OA
Self-reported data on swelling and morning stiffness showed comparable efficacy to … READ MORE
Compression garments reduce strength loss after training
Regular training enhances your strength, but recovery is equally important. Elastic … READ MORE
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing
In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing … READ MORE
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, … READ MORE
SFU researchers working to improve quality of life for seniors in long-term care
The team looked at how to better protect older adults from hip fractures caused by … READ MORE
U of A robot rehab project hopes pandemic increases user comfort with virtual health care
Increased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: The other deformational molding orthosis
There are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus … READ MORE
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be … READ MORE
Suffering from bad knees, some look for alternatives to surgery
The burning in his kneecaps was what Richard Bedard noticed first. Then came the … READ MORE
Protective antibodies identified for rare, polio-like disease in children
Antibodies for respiratory virus that can cause a rare polio-like disease that … READ MORE
New studies refute claims of fall prevention with AFO bracing
In 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the … READ MORE
Strenuous exercise is safe for people at high risk of knee OA
People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be reluctant to participate in … READ MORE
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
“The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation … READ MORE
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