AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … READ MORE
Active aging
Active lifestyles contribute to overall well-being
Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds
Older age is not all about decline, it can also be a time when people can get … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care
A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers … READ MORE
Three Wheelchair Users Announced as 2023 Winners of Neilsen Foundation’s $1 Million Visionary Prize
On Sept. 19, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation revealed the 2023 winners of its annual … READ MORE
I am not a wheelchair
When people refer to me as an inanimate object, I feel dismissed and dehumanized. … READ MORE
Why people with Down syndrome are living longer than ever
New photo project celebrates doubling of life expectancy since 1980. Adam Bauld … READ MORE
Robotic cup helps wheelchair users stay hydrated
Rice engineering students design device for people living with cerebral palsy. Rafe … READ MORE
People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids
Marilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after … READ MORE
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
University of Calgary launches national research project to discover more insights … READ MORE
Why are these scientists teaching seniors how to fall?
Rather than focus on avoiding tumbles, researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation … READ MORE
96-year-old runner breaks W95+ world record at Ottawa 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead, 96, is getting faster with age. She finished in 51:09, smashing … READ MORE
Algorithm measures quality of gait through smart watches
The Watch Walk algorithm could help reduce falls and fall-related injuries in … READ MORE
Winnipeg sprinter Lightning Lou dies at 99
Lou Billinkoff started running at 89, and became fastest 95-year-old in country. Lou … READ MORE
Preventive care lacking for disabled patients
Kim Bullock, MD, said she often hears directly from adults with intellectual and … READ MORE
Pedestrians choose healthy obstacles over boring pavements, study finds
Up to 78% of walkers would take a more challenging route featuring obstacles such as … READ MORE
Tips on how to prevent dementia as we grow older
Aging is inevitable, but there are ways to improve our ‘health span’ and prevent … READ MORE
Walking 10K steps a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better
Walking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of … READ MORE
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly … READ MORE
Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much
So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? … READ MORE
3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly
A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of REACT for over 65s
The ‘REtirement in ACTion’ programme helps prevent physical decline, reduces the … READ MORE
Prehabilitation may not improve knee replacement results
Exercises and education prescribed as prehabilitation before total knee replacements … READ MORE
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements
Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application. Cycle … READ MORE
Older people in good shape have fitter brains
Seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving … READ MORE
Warehousing disabled people in long-term care homes needs to stop
Instead, nationalize home care. The failures in both private and publicly funded … READ MORE
How technology can help people with disabilities become more independent
The state is really doing a wonderful thing, doing that… You don’t … 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
Walking towards healthier knees
A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at … READ MORE
How we walk could impact future arthritis
Identifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study … READ MORE
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