Neuromotor

Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life

It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New Balance store, for two reasons. The brand’s sporty and comfortable styles are perfectly suited for Covington’s life on the go. And they come in … READ MORE

Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid

If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell you, “Basketball, baseball, flag football, and Cub scouts.” Ask him what his favorite part of school is and he’ll answer, “Recess.” This … READ MORE

Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design

“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe how unhappy this makes me. It’s the quintessential example of a design fail, but ask anyone who’s suffered through dragging the standard … READ MORE

Conditions we treat

Children, youth, adults and seniors are able to lead more active and independent lives with Braceworks custom-made orthopedic braces. Some of the mobility disorders we treat are described here. Phone us about your special needs … READ MORE

Gait: The cornerstone of intervention

Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of children with hypotonia requires an understanding of how the condition affects gait. Clinicians typically rely on their professional experience when … READ MORE

Ankle foot orthosis, AFO

The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for individuals with Cerebral Palsy; the more stable a body is, the better a person can ambulate and complete tasks both big and small. Orthotic devices worn on … READ MORE

Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth

Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate related structural deformities in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, but practitioners are constantly looking for ways to improve suboptimal … READ MORE

What moms of kids with special needs wish you knew

Having a child with special needs sets you apart from other mothers. It shouldn’t, but it does. It’s like being part of a club you didn’t ask to join — one where non-members don’t always understand what happens at … READ MORE

How to transition from pediatric to young adult rehabilitation

The Young Adult Rehabilitation Clinic is located at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. HamIstolen photography The program provides physical medicine and rehabilitation provided by Physiatrists for youth with disabilities including … READ MORE

Immediate effect of AFOs on postural stability in older adults

Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the WalkOn during the day. When you crouch down or walk up a set of stairs for example, you can put a natural load on the forefoot. The WalkOn is ideally … READ MORE

AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction

Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly improve gait in patients with neuromuscular impairments. Even so, some patients still prefer their untuned devices, which has led researchers and … READ MORE

Gordon Townsend School, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Dr. Gordon Townsend School is a unique scholastic setting in the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The student population is comprised of young people aged 5-19. These students are continuously admitted and discharged for their … READ MORE

C. H. Riddell Family Movement Assessment Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Movement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion capture technology to aid clinicians with treatment decisions for patients with neurological diagnoses. This facility provides a range of healthcare … READ MORE

Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Care and management of children with neuromuscular or spinocerebellar disease. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Our hospital. Fresh Sugar Photography Neuromuscular Clinic provides care and management for children with neuromuscular … READ MORE

Engineering students rise to challenge with wheelchair assist device

Students from the Schulich School of Engineering addressed a common issue faced by wheelchair users as their final project before graduating — and in the process were recognized at the 2015 Capstone Design Fair. University of … READ MORE

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