Why do we get a skip in our step when we’re happy? Thank dopamine
New research by engineers at CU Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the … READ MORE
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These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science
Photo by Francisco Emilio Diaz. Pexels The Conversation, Published February 23, 2026 … READ MORE
‘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
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
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