Finding the positives I have always thought that it is important to focus on the positives that you have … READ MORE
7 things I want my teachers to know as a disabled student It’s that time of year again. School is starting — hear that sound? It’s … 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
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … 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
7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw … READ MORE
Recreation programs foster inclusion It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special … READ MORE
How magic tricks help children with cerebral palsy For children with hemiplegia, a common form of cerebral palsy, learning to be a … READ MORE
Effectiveness of passive stretching in children with cerebral palsy Neurological disorders often cause increased muscle tone — too much tightness — … READ MORE
Range of therapies help patients living with physical challenges after a stroke It was Father’s Day, back in June 1998, when the life of David Andrews was … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Valuable testimony A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why … READ MORE
Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE
Quantifying functional effects of AFO alignment Assessing device alignment is a key aspect of prosthetic practice, but when it comes … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs facilitate compliance, outcomes in children with cerebral palsy Brace wear time, not torque, is key. Dynamic orthoses offer an effective alternative … READ MORE
Just a really happy baby Isaac Heroux and his mom Julia Heroux at Isaac’s Walk, the first Spina Bifida … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy children are happy Children with cerebral palsy are just as happy as children without the condition, a … READ MORE
The hidden extra costs of living with a disability Disability is often incorrectly assumed to be rare. However, global estimates … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Healing arts Healthcare practitioners and artists wouldn’t seem to have much in common, other … READ MORE
Care for chronically ill children may suffer when parents and doctors are at odds Holly remembers the day doctors diagnosed her son with cerebral palsy and told her … READ MORE
‘It doesn’t seem fair’: Unwed parents in Alberta don’t share financial burden once disabled child turns 18 ‘Unless you’ve been married, you fall through the cracks,’ says … READ MORE
Edmonton arts camp gives sick and disabled kids a lift ‘A lot of these kids really do need that confidence boost and that reminder … READ MORE
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development … READ MORE
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by … READ MORE
Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke Gait speed linked to braking force. Rigid ankle foot orthoses increase gait speed in … READ MORE
Stepping up: Orthotic devices help boost physical activity levels Improved mobility with ankle foot orthoses and other devices can help patients … READ MORE
Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta “Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
Anti-gravity treadmill has physio patients walking on air The AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the … READ MORE