In their own words: the frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple … READ MORE
Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts Plus Medica AFOs detail. Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, acquired a majority stake … READ MORE
Orthotics and Their Role in Improving Gait and Treating Deformities in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by Nader Ibrahim, July 8, 2025 The O&P Edge in … READ MORE
Researchers want to know how people with multiple sclerosis might be helped by playing Tetris Researchers are looking for people with multiple sclerosis to be a part of the … READ MORE
Physio at 3 months old – or even earlier – can really help babies with cerebral palsy Physiotherapy isn’t just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can … 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
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … 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
Teen’s Patent-Pending Invention Was Inspired By His Uncle With Cerebral Palsy Newington 13-year-old Nolan Kosciukiewicz stands next to his invention presentation … READ MORE
Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis) Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to … READ MORE
Calgary athletes bring home 10 medals from Special Olympics World Winter Games They brought home three gold, one silver and six bronze medals from Turin, Italy. … 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
Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … 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
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. … READ MORE
‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but Issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of … READ MORE
Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
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Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy A Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE