Increased use of mobile devices in clinical settings Use of mobile devices as a tool in the clinical setting among orthopedic surgeons … READ MORE
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Drop foot mechanics outweigh etiology When prescribing an ankle foot orthosis or neuroprosthesis for a patient with acute … READ MORE
Telemedicine sucks as much as in-person care Telemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as … READ MORE
Workplace mHealth program shows improved step count, weight loss A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC has … READ MORE
As hospitals go digital, human stories get left behind The official reason for my patient’s visit, according to her electronic medical … READ MORE
AliveCor releases Apple Watch EKG band Kardia Alivecor this week introduced an Apple Watch EKG band, Kardia, that will let users … READ MORE
For parents of autistic children, more social support means better health Concordia University research shows community care protects them against … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us! Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … READ MORE
Adapted bike program gets disabled kids on the move As Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like … READ MORE
Autistic teen shows how tech transforms lives Dillan Barmache can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to … READ MORE
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It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Empowering orthopaedic patients: Digital fitness devices monitor health and activity, improve outcomes Apps allow patients to share data with their doctor. Many orthopaedic patients are … READ MORE
Improved patient outcomes linked to specific health IT resources “To deliver exemplary care, health care workers need technologies that can support … READ MORE
59% of digital health users have chronic condition, only 7% use management tool Fifty-nine percent of consumers who use digital health apps and tools suffer from a … READ MORE
The Ability Hub The Ability Hub is an initiative of The Sinneave Family Foundation. At The Ability … READ MORE
Don’t screen healthy Canadian kids for developmental delay No benefit found for commonly used screening tools in kids without signs of … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Us and Them: Why patient-defined health teams don’t communicate well Patients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – … READ MORE
Exercise prescription for chronic conditions: A how-to guide Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
The power of music for special needs kids Dylan Whitley, 16, who has been diagnosed with Autism and septo-optic dysplasia … READ MORE
Special school’s sensory room offers solace for the senses A common question from parents of students in Joi Weir’s junior high class is … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE
Adaptive bikes offer new freedom to kids with special needs Over 100 children with various special needs were fitted with customized bikes in … READ MORE
Aggressive rehab safe after knee replacement Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to … READ MORE