Update: Orthotic care and physical therapy for DMD
Lower extremity interventions can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) … READ MORE
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Sports and joint replacement: Patient perspective should be our priority
As the population ages, the number of joint replacement surgeries has increased … READ MORE
This marathoner with cerebral palsy just got the Nike hookup
On Sunday, Justin Gallegos, who has Cerebral Palsy, completed a half marathon. Nike … READ MORE
Breakthrough for SF State kinesiologists studying metabolic protein
New technique could help improve treatment for diabetes and obesity. Assistant … READ MORE
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon … READ MORE
It’s limitless: Paralyzed toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill
‘She’s going to take on the world and it’s awesome’ Evelyn … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition
Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
Clever socks connect remote patients and physios
New ‘smart socks’ are helping physiotherapists better diagnose and treat … READ MORE
The cure for osteoarthritis
A knee that is as good as new again, without major surgery or a prosthesis. That is … READ MORE
Sensors to prevent Parkinson’s patients from falling
New EIT Health research project launched on telemedical analysis of gait and falls. … READ MORE
The world’s first 3D printed custom knee brace – Evoke case study
We generally like having our items and tools personalized, which is why 3D printing … READ MORE
Electrical brain stimulation could benefit children with cerebral palsy
First-of-its-kind study using electrical currents to boost motor skills shows … READ MORE
Wearable sensors characterize CP gait
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) facilitate the creation of a gait analysis system … READ MORE
Scientists zero in on treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
About 1 in 2,500 people have a degenerative nerve disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth … READ MORE
Researchers watch the knee degenerate and understand how osteoarthritis may begin
Kinesiology study shows how knee cartilage is protected by the menisci. University … READ MORE
Paralympics give athletes another chance at reaching highest level
Regardless of how they got here, many Canadians have similar goals. Canada’s … READ MORE
Altered walking mechanics leads to back pain?
When patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) complain of lower back pain, what is … READ MORE
Paralympian headed to Pyeongchang prefers the downhill event
‘It’s the biggest, the baddest and the fastest’ says Kurt Oatway. … READ MORE
Orthopedic issue in kids? Skip these tests, experts say
Five things physicians and patients should question. The American Academy of … READ MORE
Home is where the heart is for Alana Ramsay
Canadian alpine skier aiming to end World Cup season on a high in Kimberley. Alana … READ MORE
Arm exercise improves walking ability after stroke
A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even … READ MORE
Rhythmic auditory cueing improves gait in CP patients
Rhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a … READ MORE
Mehain named to integrated Commonwealth Games squad
Vernon Para-swimmer Sarah Mehain among 11 members named to full Canadian roster. … READ MORE
Swimming the dream
Jack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening
Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Canadian study identifies genetic link to cause of cerebral palsy
New, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
What to know about supination of the foot
Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is … READ MORE
Parents shouldn’t over worry about early issues with children’s knees and feet
Most early anomalies in a child’s gait will work themselves out, says Dr. … READ MORE
Botox treatments may help your child with spastic CP
Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is … READ MORE
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