‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs
Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New … READ MORE
Lower limb
AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO The O&P … READ MORE
WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
Mobility aids capped at 136 kg for most flights, airline says. WestJet passengers … READ MORE
Saskatoon family confused after WestJet cancels tickets due to wheelchair’s weight
14-year-old Georgia Nataraj has flown with WestJet from Saskatoon before, in the … READ MORE
Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain
Walking, cycling, or swimming reign supreme as the best medicine for aching … READ MORE
3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements
Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of … READ MORE
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)
Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to … READ MORE
UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool
Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age
A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable
Don’t worry about your hips or knees as you age. Arthritis in those joints … READ MORE
New research sheds light on “Runner’s Knee”
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy
The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to … READ MORE
Researchers develop technology to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)
The research team led by Professor Minseok Kim from the Department of New Biology at … READ MORE
New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the … READ MORE
AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP
A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and … READ MORE
Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies
A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative … READ MORE
Military dogs at Premier Rehab Center do push-ups and yoga
‘Canine tactical athletes’ are flown in from around the world for care. Some … READ MORE
Mobility specialists looking to quit profession
Study reveals a third of orthotists working privately and in NHS seek a way out. An … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?
Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can … READ MORE
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