Disabled First Nation woman needs all-terrain stroller to get around on reserve ‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the … READ MORE
Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their … READ MORE
Young woman with cerebral palsy connects with others on a global scale Teen blog leads to website and in-person meetings for better understanding. Katy … READ MORE
Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain? Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a … READ MORE
Many parents not following safe-sleep advice for babies Most babies are being placed on their backs to sleep—one of the key ways to reduce … READ MORE
Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based … READ MORE
Dodgy treatment: it’s not us, it’s the other lot, say the experts. So who do we believe? Will my surgery work? Well, it depends on who you ask. Patients might not be getting … READ MORE
Limited evidence of botox superiority in alleviating muscle tightness in children with CP A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 2: Down syndrome, other neurological conditions, and toe walking The Case For Early Intervention. Down Syndrome is associated with a long list of … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 1: Cerebral palsy Children with cerebral palsy (CP) typically encounter a host of gait- and … READ MORE
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility … READ MORE
What a role model: Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list “As a kid I always dreamed of playing for Team Canada… and I still … READ MORE
New insights: Improving function, independence and quality of life of individuals with cerebral palsy Experts from across the world share new research and highlight developments in … READ MORE
People with severe disabilities feel ‘duped’ by Alberta government, AISH recipient says ‘It concerns me because the vulnerable community can become more … READ MORE
New evidence: Hip, knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought A new study reveals that commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
Southcentre Mall hosts sensory friendly Hallowe’en For the fourth year in a row, staff at a Calgary mall held a sensory-friendly … READ MORE
Custom built skateboard rig for kids with CP and other disabilities Steven Pinto and Daniel Paniagua of Studio Neuro work to ensure that children (and … READ MORE
Exercising at home improves walking ability in children with CP A structured home-based exercise program can improve walking ability in children … READ MORE
I’m learning to accept the benefits of my mobility aids I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Young man with CP to attend prestigious theatre school Although he has what he describes as “a very mild case of cerebral palsy,” he … READ MORE
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus ‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
Use of ankle-foot orthotics linked to improved gait, balance in CMT patients Use of orthoses such as braces or other special devices can help improve the gait … READ MORE
Spaces should be better designed for people with disabilities, says Ross Atkin Streets need to be designed to consider people with disabilities, says Emerging … READ MORE
What is torticollis in babies, and how is it treated? Because it’s literally a pain in the neck If your baby appears to have a constant head tilt, then your pediatrician may … READ MORE
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime? Cell biologists show in fruit flies how a protein controls mechanical stress on … READ MORE
Marathon helps support patients with cerebral palsy About 250 people gathered at Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday for a special event … READ MORE
‘It’s a grind’: Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos goaltender seeing slow progress Jacob Wassermann seriously injured in bus crash that killed 16 people. Humboldt … READ MORE
CPAA 2019 Life Without Limits Challenge in Calgary and Edmonton Cash has been participating in Challenge since he was 2 ½ ! “This event … READ MORE