Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Study highlights need for affordable, accessible adaptive clothing. Clothing in the U.S. is a multi-billion dollar industry, but for the millions of Americans [and those of us in Canada] with disabilities and their families, a lack of
… READ MOREIn a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an assessment tool to conduct a child development screening at home. Marie Thibault, Associate editor, MD+DI May 11, 2016 Parents of young children
… READ MOREAthletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data generated by the devices’ embedded sensors. But experts believe smart insoles may also have potential clinical applications for patients with foot health
… READ MOREAfter being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card and play the computer game Guitar Hero, thanks to a device that uses machine learning to read his thoughts and stimulate his arm. Ian Burkhart, Ohio
… READ MOREWheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of Paralympics. Yet despite significant advances in materials, technology and design, athletes today still find themselves in ill-fitting,
… READ MORETelemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as effective as in-person care delivered in a traditional clinical setting. Based on new research, they may be more right than they had thought. Neil Versel,
… READ MOREDoctors provided strategic treatment after the man suffered a seizure. A 42-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation of unknown duration. Interrogation of the patient’s
… READ MOREAlivecor this week introduced an Apple Watch EKG band, Kardia, that will let users obtain a single-lead EKG just by touching the Watch band. Satish Misra MD, iMedical Apps March 17, 2016 AliveCor is best known for its smartphone EKG
… READ MOREConcordia University research shows community care protects them against stress-induced immune problems. Une aide accrue réduit les troubles immunitaires liés au stress, indique une recherche de l’Université Concordia. Lisez
… READ MOREAs Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like weather, some youngsters face significant obstacles to the simple pleasure of riding a bike. Jeremiah Botbijl, 6, rides a customized bicycle while being
… READ MOREDillan Barmache can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to say. In fact, Dillan has complex and powerful thoughts, and thanks to easily accessible technology paired with innovative apps, you can hear his
… READ MOREApps allow patients to share data with their doctor. Many orthopaedic patients are eager to track and improve their health and progress before, during and after treatment. A digital fitness device, technology already owned by 1 in 10
… READ MORE“To deliver exemplary care, health care workers need technologies that can support them in their interactions with patients,” Khatri said. “This means moving from clinician-centric to patient-centric IT models.” MU researcher
… READ MOREFifty-nine percent of consumers who use digital health apps and tools suffer from a chronic condition, according to a March HealthMine survey of 500 insured consumers. Fifty-two percent of these individuals are enrolled in a wellness
… READ MOREPatients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – different types of providers in different departments and institutions. Yet, despite sharing the goal of improving the same patient’s health, providers
… READ MOREAccording to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who require Prostheses & Orthoses or Assistive Health Technology (AHT) devices – actually get them. In 2050, it is anticipated that there will be 2
… READ MOREOver 100 children with various special needs were fitted with customized bikes in Spruce Grove on Sunday. Similarly, support for The CP Kids Adapted Bike Program in Calgary is huge. See you in Calgary on April 2, 2016. Details and
… READ MOREMichael is overjoyed to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – fulfilling a dream that began at age 12. Michael grew up in Calgary, participating in and watching many sports while dreaming about competing in
… READ MOREPut your phone away when I’m talking to you. Don’t text while you’re driving — not even at red lights. Stop posting photos of me without my permission. A new study from University of Washington human centered design and
… READ MOREOrthoses, often referred to as orthotics, are traditionally passive devices worn by people to support an injured or weak body part. The ambitious, yet simple vision of this advancement in AFOs is about the look on a patient’s
… READ MORE“If we can get people more involved in their care and help them get in better shape, then everyone wins – patients, physicians, and the entire health care system.” Claudette Lajam MD. Apps allow patients to share data
… READ MORE“In 5 to 10 years, we’re not going to talk about telehealth, it’s just going to be health.” – John Kornak LAS VEGAS — Barriers to telemedicine are persistent, but physician groups are looking for ways
… READ MORERob Gregory’s pictures were taken for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago adaptive sports programme and the RIC Hornets wheelchair basketball team. BBC News 23 February 2016 The shortlist for the 2016 Sony World Photography
… READ MOREA Concordia researcher underlines the lasting value of first-person storytelling. The distinction between doing research ‘with,’ and doing research ‘on’ is really important, says Ann-Louise Davidson, an associate professor in
… READ MOREOWEN CAIN depends on a respirator and struggles to make even the slightest movements — he has had a debilitating motor-neuron disease since infancy. Photo by Alene Tchekmedyian, L.A. Times By Emily B. Hager, The New York Times
… READ MORETelemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by health plans such as Cigna Inc and New York-based insurance startup Oscar Health. As many as 15 million people used the services this year, up 50% from
… READ MOREStrategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and wedge-based tuning significantly improve ankle and knee kinematics in children with cerebral palsy, according to separate studies from Greenvile, SC, and
… READ MOREElectronic communication devices are evolving from robotic speech to personalized voices. Max Plansky is 16 years old, and like any teenager, he is trying to find his own voice. But for Max, the effort is complicated by the fact that
… READ MOREREGINA – A pilot program is being launched in Saskatchewan that will allow up to 1,000 people to view their personal health-care information online. Called the Citizen Health Information Portal, or CHIP, the six-month program
… READ MOREWhen Ann Marie McKenna uses her iPhone to communicate with colleagues at work, she’s upsetting the long reign of another device – one that is virtually obsolete outside her industry. Physician Jonathan Ailon uses a smartphone at
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