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Alberta Children’s Hospital
One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s biggest challenges. Dr. Susa Benseler speaks at a podium during the announcement of One Child Every Child. Riley Brandt Photo, University of Calgary
… READ MOREA new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative therapies, clinical trials and technology for people with spinal cord injury, stroke and movement impairments. Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe, specialist in
… READ MOREParents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat – such as the child is uncomfortable or having to make multiple trips in a day – were less likely to follow recommendations from the American Academy
… READ MOREAHS phone line staffed by occupational therapists and physiotherapists. A new advice line set up to help Albertans with physical disabilities and injuries connect with rehabilitation advice during the pandemic is believed to be the
… READ MOREBeltline urges city to make walking ‘safe and comfortable’ with physical distancing. Beltline residents say walking with physical distancing at peak times is difficult. Helen Pike CBC CBC News Calgary April 30, 2020 ▽
… READ MOREMonitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to perinatal stroke may be a useful clinical marker to determine motor disability severity. It also may be helpful in selecting patients for personalized
… READ MOREInterested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how technology in the gait lab is used to make video games and movies. A series of sensors track Sarah Cauley’s movements in the Gait Lab. University of
… READ MOREWhen you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements and facial expressions appear so vivid and realistic? Illustration by Eric Chung for rehabINK By Yilina Liubaoerjijin, John Christy Johnson, &
… READ MOREA new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health Services facilities is scheduled to launch at some Edmonton locations at 4 a.m. Sunday. WATCH: Some Edmonton health facilities are bracing for potential
… READ MORE‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for care.’ Ethan Nielson, a former patient at the Calgary’s South Health Campus, cuts the Ribbon to open a new emergency care space for children,
… READ MORE“21st-century stethoscope” uses portable ultrasound and computer analysis to democratize medical diagnosis. U of A radiologist and Medo.ai co-founder Jacob Jaremko performs an ultrasound scan on a baby to diagnose hip dysplasia.
… READ MOREProvincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program over next two years. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people
… READ MOREA volunteer wears the cap, developed at the U of C, which contains small lights that have sensors connected to a computer. When researchers turn on the lights, they can monitor and measure brain activity. Elissa Carpenter CBC By Kelly
… READ MOREUAlberta research gives new insight into healthy brain development. Recent research discoveries in the development of brain disorders could pave the way to new therapies for treating seizures, and even some children with autism, says
… READ MORESee you Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Marlborough Park Community Association – 6021 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary AB. The transition from children’s services to adult services for youth with a disability can be
… READ MORE‘A lot of these kids really do need that confidence boost and that reminder that they can do something.’ Dozens of children with chronic illnesses or disabilities learned about the performing arts at Starlight Performance
… READ MOREThe Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The optimal treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) deformities is unclear. We propose a nonoperative approach using a lightweight, patient-controlled dynamic
… READ MOREEven though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she cancelled just one day before her first lesson. She was unable to open her hand enough for someone to hold it, and was afraid no one would want to try.
… READ MOREA person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too many places lead to pain, or injury. However, if a comprehensive motion and gait analysis is performed by a qualified professional, the nature of a
… READ MOREBracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment for Pectus carinatum, in many cases. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and find out if you are a candidate for brace therapy. Call
… READ MOREMarc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta Children’s Hospital, practicing there until 1996 when he established the Braceworks clinic. He thrives on the clinical challenge of treating highly
… READ MOREKids, parents differ on ‘normal’ gait. Although physical therapists and parents often strive for attaining normal gait in children with neuromotor disorders, a new study from researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton,
… READ MOREFamily and Community Resource Centre FCRC at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. At Alberta Children’s Hospital, we say goodbye to hundreds of youth each year, as they turn 18 and transition to adult medical care. If you’re
… READ MOREPectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the self-confidence I gained made it worth it. Playing in the surf. Porto Covo, Portugal. Wikimedia Commons Tears rushed down my face as I looked at my
… READ MOREOrthotics required for daily use for a minimum of six months are a cost-shared benefit with Alberta Aids to Daily Living, AADL. Clients pay 25% of the cost of all benefits covered under AADL, up to a maximum of $500 per family per
… READ MOREDr. Gordon Townsend School is a unique scholastic setting in the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The student population is comprised of young people aged 5-19. These students are continuously admitted and discharged for their
… READ MOREThe Children’s Rehabilitation Program supports children, youth and their families enhance their participation in identified roles and activities. Services support children and youth who are not achieving their full abilities,
… READ MOREMovement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion capture technology to aid clinicians with treatment decisions for patients with neurological diagnoses. This facility provides a range of healthcare
… READ MORECare and management of children with neuromuscular or spinocerebellar disease. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Our hospital. Fresh Sugar Photography Neuromuscular Clinic provides care and management for children with neuromuscular
… READ MOREPediatric Neurology Outpatients provides a co-ordinated care approach that serving children with complex seizure disorders and neurological conditions. Also offers education for the child, family, and community. Ruby and her
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