Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … READ MORE
Treatment
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Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy
Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders
Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services
NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice
Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Higher intensity walking may lower risk of knee replacement in people with OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity may … READ MORE
Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good
Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents
Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. … READ MORE
Gait scores can help identify CMT and determine severity, study suggests
Two scores that evaluate gait characteristics may help differentiate between those … READ MORE
If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert
If you take up exercise later in life, as a treatment for joint or hip pain, you … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics for relief of lower back pain
Shoe inserts or foot orthotics are sometimes used to treat lower back pain in people … READ MORE
Physical therapies underused following total knee replacement
Evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients who undergo total knee … READ MORE
The stages of knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that often affects the knee. In the … READ MORE
Do I need foot orthotics? What kind?
Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as … READ MORE
New research ranks effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis
An estimated 45 percent of people are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Physical therapy often as good as surgery for one type of knee injury
For many people with a tear in the rubbery cartilage that cushions the knee, … READ MORE
Knee bracing can significantly reduce pain of kneecap osteoarthritis
“There’s a pressing need for non-surgical interventions for knee osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS
Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … READ MORE
Updated exercise guidelines for adults with arthritis
Counseling patients with inflammatory arthritis (iA) or osteoarthritis (OA) of the … READ MORE
Sports and joint replacement: Patient perspective should be our priority
As the population ages, the number of joint replacement surgeries has increased … READ MORE
Electrical brain stimulation could benefit children with cerebral palsy
First-of-its-kind study using electrical currents to boost motor skills shows … READ MORE
Doctors advised to refrain from prescribing foot orthoses for plantar heel pain
Shoe inserts may not help plantar heel pain. Mass-produced shoe inserts available on … READ MORE
Arm exercise improves walking ability after stroke
A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even … READ MORE
What is Pectus carinatum and how can it be treated?
Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
What to know about supination of the foot
Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is … READ MORE
Parents shouldn’t over worry about early issues with children’s knees and feet
Most early anomalies in a child’s gait will work themselves out, says Dr. … READ MORE
Botox treatments may help your child with spastic CP
Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is … READ MORE
What is tendinosis?
Tendinosis is a chronic tendon injury. It is a common condition but is often … READ MORE
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