Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP
Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
Human factors
Designing products and systems to fit human bodies and cognitive ability
Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016, there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy uses iPad to communicate
There’s an app for just about everything now. From social media to games, it’s … READ MORE
Todd Stabelfeldt: Titan of tech
Todd Stabelfeldt is a busy man these days. When not traveling all over the country … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
Designing cardboard hacks to modify wheelchairs
Temple occupatonal therapy students work to design a new wheelchair tray for Eddie … READ MORE
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability?
At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
Alberta athlete shooting for podium at 2018 Winter Paralympics
‘He’s a good athlete, very focused, very determined,’ and … READ MORE
Engaging older adults through touch tablets
Switched-on seniors. Involving end–users in the design of new technology has … READ MORE
The pathway to patient data ownership and better health
Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, … READ MORE
Working with a scribe improves physician satisfaction
Working with a scribe significantly improves physicians’ overall satisfaction, … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls?
Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Let me show you what I can do: A woman with special needs answers our questions
Melanie Reach is a 24-year-old Shorewood woman who has cerebral palsy. After over 20 … READ MORE
‘The Good Doctor’ gets boost from real MD with disability
Dr. Tyler Sexton checks on an infant at Singing River Hospital. Sexton, who has … READ MORE
Dear Everybody campaign aims to end stigma around disability
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has launched a five-year push to make … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
6 things a teen with cerebral palsy wants new parents to know
I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to hear the words “your child has … READ MORE
Finding the positives
I have always thought that it is important to focus on the positives that you have … READ MORE
7 things I want my teachers to know as a disabled student
It’s that time of year again. School is starting — hear that sound? It’s … READ MORE
Self-identifying as disabled and developing pride in disability aid overall well-being
Experiencing stigma, the severity of a disability and a person’s age and … READ MORE
Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time
Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three … READ MORE
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of … READ MORE
Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system
Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
How magic tricks help children with cerebral palsy
For children with hemiplegia, a common form of cerebral palsy, learning to be a … READ MORE
Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy
Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
4 reasons patients value reading clinician notes
Many patients whose providers adopt OpenNotes — a project in which providers share … READ MORE
What pushing a wheelchair does to your back
When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing … READ MORE
An app a day keeps the doctor away
Healthcare is poised for an upheaval, with the arrival of artificially intelligent … READ MORE
What AI-enhanced healthcare could look like in 5 years
This summer, KPCB partner Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report singled out … READ MORE
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