Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach
Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services
NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain?
Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada
Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … READ MORE
Walking frame could keep older adults active
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a … READ MORE
Doctors say British military electronic health record system places service personnel at risk
Problems are negligible, says Ministry of Defence. British Armed Forces doctors are … READ MORE
The curious case of Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist for The Washington Post, … READ MORE
Wearable sensors help prevent falls
Motion sensors on the wrist evaluate the risk of falling for elderly people in … READ MORE
First 3D colour x-ray of a human using CERN technology
What if, instead of a black and white X-ray picture, a doctor of a cancer patient … READ MORE
Forget the cell phone screen, a forearm is all you’ll need to read
Researchers report haptic interface for mobile technology. Postdoctoral student Yang … READ MORE
Wearable device from Stanford measures cortisol in sweat
By drawing in a bit of sweat, a patch developed in the lab of Alberto Salleo can … READ MORE
Viewpoint: FDA regulation of mobile medical apps
Mobile apps are increasingly used in health care to promote wellness, treat and … READ MORE
4-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy takes first steps: ‘I’m walking!’
A little girl with cerebral palsy defied doctors’ expectations when she took her … READ MORE
UBC breakthrough opens door to $100 ultrasound machine
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new ultrasound … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Energy efficiency with AFO use varies in cerebral palsy patients
Longer strides lead to increased work. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are regularly … READ MORE
Why we’re putting an Xbox controller on display at the V&A
The games console is part of our drive to exhibit modern objects – as a way to … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy patients test Canadian researchers’ virtual rehabilitation system
Canadian researchers developed an at-home virtual rehabilitation system for people … READ MORE
He never gives up: Broncos bus crash survivor sets his sights on independence
On eve of Humboldt Broncos home opener, Ryan Straschnitzki talks about his recovery. … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s “The Disability Trap” is beautiful and infuriating
The acclaimed documentary filmmaker and New Mobility’s 2014 Person of the … READ MORE
Did Canada break a promise to its disabled citizens?
Despite their differing approaches, both Canada and the U.S. face challenges in … READ MORE
New study contradicts notion that electronic health records are driving doctors to quit
A medical scribe enters data into a computer as a doctor evaluates a patient nearby … READ MORE
AHS failed to protect health information, privacy commissioner finds
Former Alberta Hospital Edmonton employee looked at private information of nearly … READ MORE
Millions of patients denied use of a wheelchair
Research by the British Red Cross suggests 4 million people miss out due to UK-wide … READ MORE
Mind-controlled robotic third arm gives new meaning to “multitasking”
Need a helping hand? Tell this robotic arm—with your mind—to grasp that thing … READ MORE
Students showcase their award winning accessibility related designs
National competition aims to find innovative, practical and low-cost solutions to … READ MORE
Dynamic headrest helps wheelchair users
A dynamic headrest will soon reduce pain and other handicaps for wheelchair users. … READ MORE
What do we do with all this data?
How joining smart sensors and smart data analysis can make data more useful. The … READ MORE
Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
Robots as tools and partners in rehabilitation
Why trust should play a crucial part in the development of intelligent machines for … READ MORE
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