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When hospital paperwork crowds out hospital care

Electronic health records present an enticingly clean and clear vision of clinical work, whereas real patients — their histories, their bodies — are messy, confusing and unpredictable. Sadly, all the attention given to our … READ MORE

How doctors use smartphones in hospitals

Findings suggest that medical residents are looking for quicker forms of medical confirmation and information, rather than multimedia formats that may be more time consuming to process during clinic. This is consistent with another … READ MORE

Does silent inflammation explain rise in ‘Non-OA’ knee pain?

An Italian study [2] detects a high prevalence of inflammatory abnormalities in the knee joints of older adults, usually absent clinical signs of osteoarthritis. By Rita Baron Faust, Rheumatology Network April 20, 2015 Knee pain and … READ MORE

Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness

Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and 48 hours after foam rolling. 4 foam roller exercises to relieve pain in 10 minutes. By Lois Wingerson, Physicians Practice November 26, 2014 The … READ MORE

Catching knee osteoarthritis early

Pharmacists are about to take on a bigger role in preventive health care by offering early screening for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. “People see their pharmacists about seven times as often as their doctor, showing this is … READ MORE

UCSF study reveals weight loss protects knees

Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow degeneration of cartilage in the knee, a common site of osteoarthritis in aging baby boomers, according to a new MRI study by Alexandra Gersing MD, and nine … READ MORE

Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions. Running Injury Clinic, University of Calgary. YouTube Mar 18, 2011 A 3-week hip-abductor muscle-strengthening protocol was effective in … READ MORE

SeamlessMD: helping patients prep for surgery and recover faster

New tech from alumni startup at hospital in Toronto. A mobile app and web platform from U of T medical and engineering grads is improving readiness and recovery for surgery patients at Toronto East General Hospital. By Brianna … READ MORE

Physical therapy in knee osteoarthritis relieves physical and financial pain

Individuals with knee osteoarthritis can benefit more from intensive physical therapy paired with subsequent booster sessions than from a shorter period of concentrated physical therapy, according to a recent study. By Whitney L.J. … READ MORE

Reduce knee pain with medication and exercise therapy

Combo therapy alleviates osteoarthritis knee pain enough to resume disease modifying exercise therapy. How to Crush Your Outdoor Workout. ellecanada.com By Rita Baron-Faust MPH, Rheumatology Network August 28, 2015 A combination of … READ MORE

Tai chi compares to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis

Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than — standard physical therapy, new research suggests. Québec Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Laird Harrison, Medscape … READ MORE

The effect of knee orthoses on gait in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that approximately 6% of the population aged 30 years or older and 12% of the population aged 65 years or older have knee … READ MORE

Chondroitin rivals Celecoxib for osteoarthritis symptoms

“There is now more than 20 years of clinical and empirical evidence supporting the benefits of supplement use, prompting the need to review current clinical orthopedic guidelines on the use of high-quality supplements and their … READ MORE

Early knee osteoarthritis management should first address mechanical joint overload

Early knee osteoarthritis poses a therapeutic dilemma to the musculoskeletal clinician. Despite the recent interest in arthroscopic and injectable regenerative therapies intended to repair or restore a focal target such as cartilage, … READ MORE

Colleen Parsons, Certified Exercise Physiologist

Colleen is a professional fitness and nutrition coach with extensive experience helping people achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle with custom-designed programs – while also improving outcomes of treatment for those … READ MORE

In-home physical therapy and rehabilitation service

Get personalized rehab in the comfort of your home. In Calgary and Edmonton, travelling therapists visit patients in their homes, assisted living, and long term care. Maintain or improve your mobility level – in one’s own … READ MORE

Paralyzed patients in Calgary are able to cycle again

Functional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive Centre available for public use. Amanda Timm, 21, is now able to cycle again using the FES bicycle at her school, the University of Calgary. Jennifer … READ MORE

Foot and ankle conditions

Take a moment to discover something new about your feet Whatever condition you’re suffering from, we’re here to help you take the next step to recovery. The Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Ohio posted a … READ MORE

AFO wear and care FAQs

About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics (AFOs) during the day with their shoes. Walking barefoot after a bath or in the evening will do no harm. Your child may feel uncomfortable wearing the … READ MORE

A majority of nurses believe that connected medical devices can reduce medical errors

The key premise of the survey was that hospital efforts to use medical devices to lower medical errors may actually lead to medical errors when those devices are not “seamlessly connected.” In other words, the devices need to be … READ MORE

Occupational Therapy, Oilfields General Hospital

OssKin Evoke Occupational Therapy Outpatients provides occupational therapy to help a wide range of people with self-care, productivity, and leisure activities. Services include assessment, treatment, and education. Karen Van Heyst … READ MORE

Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic

Surestep SMOs Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic Unit 305, 4015 University Ave NW Calgary, AB T3B 6K3 Call 403-284-0001 Fax 403-284-1593 reception@sunnyhillpediatricclinic.ca Dr. Neil Cooper Dr. Lori Walker Dr. Desiree Yow Dr. Jennifer … READ MORE

Renfrew Educational Services

Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been welcoming children and parents since 1974. Renfrew Educational Services has been a leader in education for children with special needs, and … READ MORE

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