A thank you to my old AFOs
In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
Lower limb
On bended knees: The quest for new knees is complete
Last fall I decided to face my biggest challenge and undergo bilateral knee … READ MORE
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space
The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy
Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
AFO Tips from Complex Child
AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again
Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … 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
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care
The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches?
We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach
Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … 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
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders
Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services
NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
Gait scores can help identify CMT and determine severity, study suggests
Two scores that evaluate gait characteristics may help differentiate between those … READ MORE
New physical activity guidelines – A call to activity for clinicians and patients
This issue of JAMA includes a summary of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for … READ MORE
On bended knees: Two steps forward, one step back
Sun Media national lifestyle and food editor Rita DeMontis recently wrote about her … READ MORE
Wearable sensors help prevent falls
Motion sensors on the wrist evaluate the risk of falling for elderly people in … READ MORE
First 3D colour x-ray of a human using CERN technology
What if, instead of a black and white X-ray picture, a doctor of a cancer patient … READ MORE
Scientists uncover why knee joint injury leads to osteoarthritis
Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice … READ MORE
Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy
A junior at the University of Oregon, Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with … READ MORE
Finding shoes for kids with disabilities is hard. It shouldn’t be
Author Cassi Young’s son Luke can’t wear standard shoes because they don’t fit … READ MORE
New biomechanical footwear relieves knee OA pain
A new biomechanical footwear system was effective in relieving pain and improving … READ MORE
4-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy takes first steps: ‘I’m walking!’
A little girl with cerebral palsy defied doctors’ expectations when she took her … 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
The stages of knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that often affects the knee. In the … READ MORE
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