Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta “Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
Never count yourself out: Sledge hockey gold If anyone had told a younger Jeremy Hall, bound in a wheelchair and later, leg … READ MORE
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early … READ MORE
Clinical decision support—being worried is nothing to worry about Many years ago I worked with a doctor who would disappear for a few moments at … READ MORE
Recreational running benefits hip, knee health Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Major research explores how our bones and muscles age, new ways to block decline With age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at … READ MORE
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
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