AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy
At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Can AFOs help prevent falls?
Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users
A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
Rental market unkind to those with developmental disabilities
As people with developmental disabilities increasingly live in community-based … READ MORE
Back to school when your child has a disability
Most of us need a few weeks, but this family starts getting ready in the spring. … READ MORE
6 things a teen with cerebral palsy wants new parents to know
I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to hear the words “your child has … READ MORE
Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class
Ontario’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a nine-year-old autistic boy in … READ MORE
Finding the positives
I have always thought that it is important to focus on the positives that you have … READ MORE
Self-identifying as disabled and developing pride in disability aid overall well-being
Experiencing stigma, the severity of a disability and a person’s age and … READ MORE
Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time
Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
Watch the fearless women of wheelchair motocross shred Venice Skate Park
“I’m the first female rider to do a backflip in a wheelchair and I’m looking … READ MORE
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of … READ MORE
Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system
Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to … READ MORE
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year
As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … READ MORE
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus
Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy
Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
Range of therapies help patients living with physical challenges after a stroke
It was Father’s Day, back in June 1998, when the life of David Andrews was … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Valuable testimony
A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why … READ MORE
Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment
Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE
Quantifying functional effects of AFO alignment
Assessing device alignment is a key aspect of prosthetic practice, but when it comes … READ MORE
What pushing a wheelchair does to your back
When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing … READ MORE
An app a day keeps the doctor away
Healthcare is poised for an upheaval, with the arrival of artificially intelligent … READ MORE
The hidden extra costs of living with a disability
Disability is often incorrectly assumed to be rare. However, global estimates … READ MORE
What AI-enhanced healthcare could look like in 5 years
This summer, KPCB partner Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report singled out … READ MORE
The medical profession’s digital revolution is here
The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
Online doctor consultations take off in Canada
Questions raised over quality of consultations and universality principle. Virtual … READ MORE
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