Fiber-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis
Findings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of … READ MORE
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Creative caregiving solutions for the ‘sandwich generation’
Stretched thin by the needs of your children and your elderly parents? Try this … READ MORE
Think the UK has a social care crisis now? Just wait until 2025
The demographic crystal ball shows elderly care is a crisis set to deepen, fast. No … READ MORE
OA strongly affects difficulty in walking
Influence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older … READ MORE
Anti-gravity treadmill has physio patients walking on air
The AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the … READ MORE
Knee, hip rehab made easier with Waterloo developed system
System easier for patients and cheaper for clinics. Physiotherapy patients can get … READ MORE
Via Rail changes policy on wheelchairs, mobility aids on trains
The national rail provider fought an order to change its policy but has decided to … READ MORE
Digitizing medicine is killing the profession
While you may think electronic medical records could only improve health care, … READ MORE
Steroid injections increased cartilage loss in knee arthritis
Quarterly corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis increased cartilage loss … READ MORE
Knee extensor strength linked to improved physical function in patients with OA
Patients with osteoarthritis and severe physical dysfunction showed an association … READ MORE
The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities
The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with … READ MORE
Could ‘curbside consultations’ go digital?
It was once commonplace for primary care physicians to seek informal guidance from … READ MORE
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … READ MORE
Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
Young athletes with previous knee injury had higher risk of OA
Young athletes who previously sustained an intra-articular knee injury had a higher … READ MORE
Cool new seating products unveiled at ISS
For rehabilitation professionals, ISS is considered the must-attend event of the … READ MORE
Exercise protocol improves physical function in patients with hip, knee OA
Implementation of an exercise protocol was linked with improved physical function in … READ MORE
Long wait times defy quick fixes
The solution is really system wide. About a decade ago, it seemed obvious that … READ MORE
Less pain, greater self-efficacy, and better walking capacity in women with knee OA
Women with knee osteoarthritis who experienced less pain and greater self-efficacy … READ MORE
Exercise linked with reduced pain in patients with knee OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent an exercise program for 12 weeks … READ MORE
Ontario begins shifting home care responsibilities
Ontario begins dissolving its 14 community care access centres next week, but … READ MORE
Read this before you get your knee replaced
More than sixty thousand Canadians per year, and climbing, get knee replacement … READ MORE
New kind of house call comes to The Woodlands
Sarah Rhea was out of town on a weekend business trip when her husband called, … READ MORE
Paid consultants help patients navigate Canada’s Byzantine health-care system
Andrée Colella had been in and out of hospital for months with bladder and bone … READ MORE
The rise of the private patient advocate
After bouncing around doctors’ offices in an effort to treat her debilitating back … READ MORE
Calgary doctor connects disabled children with accessible activities
Let’s make it easy for these kids. Dr. Sarah MacEachern is on a campaign to … READ MORE
The wheels of freedom: My first motorized wheelchair
What were you doing when you were seven years old? Most seven-year-olds are playful … READ MORE
New app offers personalized rehab therapy for stroke patients
A new, first-of-its-kind app is now available to support clinicians with decisions … READ MORE
State-of-the-art special needs school opens its doors in Calgary
After three long years of lobbying and construction, a unique school welcomed its … READ MORE
Knee surgery may have minimal quality of life effects in those with less severe symptoms
According to a recently published study, knee replacement surgery had a minimal … READ MORE
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