Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Knee pain not linked to daily walking levels in mild, moderate knee OA Knee pain is not associated with the number of steps per day walked among patients … READ MORE
Empathetic technology: can devices know what you’re feeling? For some, the word “technology” might evoke cold imagery of steely … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy? Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA may yield shorter length of stay, better discharge disposition Patients who participated in a prehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty … READ MORE
Small new shoe sensor may be a driving ‘force’ to help prevent injuries, improve athletic performance Sensor can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and … READ MORE
What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain? No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease … READ MORE
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Knee OA bracing: Longer use does not impair strength Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear … READ MORE
Relieve pain and improve stability with an unloader knee brace for osteoarthritis An unloader knee brace is one of several types of knee braces that can be used to … READ MORE
Wearable sensors help prevent falls Motion sensors on the wrist evaluate the risk of falling for elderly people in … READ MORE
Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy A junior at the University of Oregon, Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics for relief of lower back pain Shoe inserts or foot orthotics are sometimes used to treat lower back pain in people … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Do I need foot orthotics? What kind? Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as … READ MORE
Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy patients test Canadian researchers’ virtual rehabilitation system Canadian researchers developed an at-home virtual rehabilitation system for people … READ MORE
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for … READ MORE
Intensive physical therapy helps preserve motor skills in children with CP Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from … READ MORE
Pain the main driver of health care use in OA Pain is the main impetus for seeking medical care among patients with … READ MORE
Updated evidence on the efficacy of AFOs in children with cerebral palsy Summary. The good news is that AFOs appear to provide clinical benefits in the … READ MORE
Science and sociology of footwear The design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise … READ MORE
How the iPhone and App Store have redefined accessible software Everyone acknowledges the societal and technological effects the iPhone has had on … READ MORE
Innovative approach to improve walking in children with CP The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research … READ MORE