Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability
Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthotics AFO
Improve walking or protect and support the foot and ankle
Ankle-foot orthoses improve CP gait
Strategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and … READ MORE
Rockers and rollovers: Implications for AFOs
Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
2016 Adapted bike registration now open
Register for the 2016 Adapted Bike Clinic $50 Membership entitles you to the use of … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
Going the distance – all 26.2 miles – with MS
Cheryl Hile started running marathons before she was diagnosed with MS, and her … READ MORE
Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist
Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta … READ MORE
Lil Soles Footwear children’s shoes in Calgary
Marc recommends Little Footprints and Lil Soles for ‘AFO friendly … READ MORE
PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services
PlayFULL POTENTIAL Child and Family Therapy Services is a private practice team that … READ MORE
Alberta Blue Cross: Orthotics
Sign in to all Alberta Blue Cross member services online Not registered yet? Simply … READ MORE
I just want to dance again
Andiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software … READ MORE
Equinus: Its surprising role in foot pathologies
Treatment for equinus should be aimed at increasing ankle joint dorsiflexion to … READ MORE
Internet-connected brace designed to help seniors avoid falls
Clinicians and patients can view progress easily, using an app or a web dashboard, … READ MORE
17 tips for finding the right shoes for your child with special needs
The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone. When special needs … READ MORE
Why shoe shopping stresses me out
Buying Syona’s shoes is a challenge and Anchel shares why. I have a serious thing … READ MORE
Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT … READ MORE
Delivering healthcare services to children with cerebral palsy and their families
Children with cerebral palsy have complex healthcare needs and often require complex … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways
Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Orthotic devices boost balance over time in children with CP
Balance improves over time in children with cerebral palsy, CP, who switch from a … READ MORE
SmartKnit Seamless Socks
No rubbing on toes with SmartKnit XStatic-Toe. Accessorize your SMOs, AFOs, KAFOs … READ MORE
Growing pains – adapting orthotic devices to maturing patients
Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for … READ MORE
Toe walking treatment and management
The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Orthotic options for knee OA focus on compliance issues
New research presented in June at the 2015 ISPO Congress underscored the potential … READ MORE
Custom hinged AFO vs. standard ankle foot orthosis in stroke recovery
Functional Bracing with Adjustable Dynamic Response. Address the entire gait cycle … READ MORE
Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs
The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs
Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an … READ MORE
Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life
It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New … READ MORE
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