Alberta school boards lobby to reinstate funding program for children with disabilities and delays
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Ankle foot orthotics AFO
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Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the … READ MORE
Compression garments reduce strength loss after training
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Stride Rite releases adaptive sneakers for kids with disabilities
Stride Rite turned to social media to ask customers for help when designing the … READ MORE
Postcode lottery for NHS orthotics patients
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Pandemic pushes parents of kids with special needs to breaking point
Lilian Ansari of Oakland with her husband Saied, daughter Atrina, 11, and son … READ MORE
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
Kids’ physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain
Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents … READ MORE
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be … READ MORE
AFO breakthrough helps children with Cerebral palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for … READ MORE
University of Barcelona researchers describe a new anatomic structure in the ankle
This ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. The superior … READ MORE
First glimpse of body’s steering wheel joint sparks hope
For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human … READ MORE
Software recreates complex movements for medical, rehabilitation, and basic research
An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in … READ MORE
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19
Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
New studies refute claims of fall prevention with AFO bracing
In 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the … READ MORE
2020 Adapted bike program is OPEN – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Our 2020 Adapted Bike Program is OPEN. We are working on one-on-one curbside … READ MORE
Remote learning continues in NJ but students with disabilities still falling behind
Samantha Wagensommer has been helping to care for and teach her little brother, … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns
Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP
Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke
Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed
An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
AFO effects on gastrocnemius underscore heterogeneity of CP
Variations call for adjustable devices. We can hopefully create devices in the … READ MORE
Orthotics in Cerebral Palsy – Physiopedia
Surestep birthday party. Physiopedia UK November 6, 2019 An orthosis by definition, … READ MORE
Power training helps children with CP meet mobility goals
A power-training program aimed at improving the function of children with cerebral … READ MORE
Gait analysis no better than ‘usual care’ in children with CP, study says
Individually tailored gait analysis interventions are not better than “usual … READ MORE
Recruiting participants for the Cerebral Palsy Cohort Study
Interested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how … READ MORE
AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit
Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life
After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with … READ MORE
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