The stages of knee osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that often affects the knee. In the … READ MORE
Energy efficiency with AFO use varies in cerebral palsy patients Longer strides lead to increased work. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are regularly … READ MORE
Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of … 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
On bended knees: It’s a prehab, rehab life SUN Media national lifestyle and food editor Rita DeMontis recently wrote about her … READ MORE
On bended knees: Rita DeMontis tackles surgery day SUN Media national lifestyle and food editor Rita DeMontis recently wrote about her … READ MORE
On bended knees: Preparing for surgery I come to you on bended knees. Well, I would if I could bend them – but I can’t. … 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
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
What to expect from knee surgery rehabilitation A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as … 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
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … 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
Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries … READ MORE
‘P-rouette’ is a 3D-printed ballet shoe designed to reduce pain Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Hadar Neeman has created personalised … READ MORE
Streamline digital workflow for 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics, AFOs The University of Michigan CYBER Team combines cloud-based designs and Stratasys FDM … READ MORE
New telemedicine exercise therapy Rehabilitation in your own living room: Hip- and knee-joint patients could soon … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy runs in final track-and-field meet The 13-year-old will be starting high school in September. Brody Daigneau, a grade 8 … READ MORE
Patients with anterior knee pain helped by physiotherapy Patellofemoral Update focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of … READ MORE
AFO designed for wounded soldiers now helping civilians regain mobility A device developed to help U.S. soldiers with lower limb injuries regain their … READ MORE
New 3D imaging approach could lead to improved arthritis treatment An algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change … READ MORE
High-flying young doctor overcomes stroke that grounded him Flying at 35,000 feet at the start of a trip from their Chicago home to Hawaii to … READ MORE
Play ball! Special needs baseball program expanding in Edmonton area 90 kids playing Challenger Baseball in Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Sherwood Park. A … READ MORE
How music helps rehab patients learn to move again ‘Music is part of the most complex auditory language the brain ever … READ MORE
Father helps son with cerebral palsy walk with custom 3D printed orthosis Around the world, over 17 million people have limited control of their bodies due to … READ MORE
CPAA 2018 summer program registration now open in Calgary and Edmonton The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) offers programs to people with … READ MORE
Join us for the 1st Annual CPAA – Kyle Miller Golf Without Limits Tournament This Texas Scramble Tournament will take place at the picturesque McKenzie Meadows … READ MORE
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, … READ MORE
Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health In a new take on the exercise truism ‘use it or lose it,’ researchers … READ MORE