What is tendinosis?
Tendinosis is a chronic tendon injury. It is a common condition but is often … READ MORE
Lower limb
New research reveals how gardeners can dig for health without injury
New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Low tech, high value
The use of advanced technologies to provide feedback to patients during … READ MORE
Seeking one giant leap for a child’s mobility
With public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to … READ MORE
A little more hope: ALS patients taking anti-psychotic drug in clinical trial
Cliff Barr has no illusions about how his life is going to end but he still has … READ MORE
Runners’ knees get a lift: Elevating heel cuts patellofemoral load
Wearing heel lifts in conventional running shoes can help reduce patellofemoral … READ MORE
What is overpronation?
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as … READ MORE
Boy, 12, overcomes limited mobility and inspires friends to play sledge hockey
Yellowknife’s first such team has about 20 players, but only one actually requires … READ MORE
Stroke patients improve their gait with new shoe attachment, early study shows
A therapeutic shoe engineered to improve stroke recovery is proving successful and … READ MORE
Botox treatment observed less effective for children with CP
More than one injection of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Umbilical cord blood improves motor skills in some children with cerebral palsy
Randomized clinical trial shows improved motor function in children infused with own … READ MORE
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible
Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard
It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy
Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement
Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes
Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP
Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers
A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Portable 3D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasis
Device measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods. A portable … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
A safe space for kids with special needs: Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics
Finding fun outside of the home can be difficult for children with special needs and … READ MORE
Neurodevelopmental physical therapy improves spasticity in children with CP
A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve … READ MORE
AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy
At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls?
Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
A lower body approach to lumbar pain in pitchers
What do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are … READ MORE
Calgary’s Kyle Miller makes history as first golfer with cerebral palsy in PGA event
26-year-old Kyle Miller determined to soldier through despite challenges. … READ MORE
Understanding hypotonia
Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or … READ MORE
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus
Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
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