Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference? New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
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Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of … READ MORE
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
Number diagnosed with autism jumps 787 per cent in two decades, study shows The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 per cent in the past … READ MORE
Science backs nature as key to children’s health The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
The impact of ankle-foot orthoses on balance in older adults: A scoping review Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Two discus athletes from Alberta headed to Japan for Paralympics preparation It’s Jennifer Brown’s second games and Sarah Mickey’s first time … READ MORE
Calgary woman, who’s paralyzed, kayaks whitewater rapids on Lower Kananaskis River ‘I’m sitting on the shoulders of giants right now, it’s so … READ MORE
Quad-friendly off-road handcycles from Maddiline now available in U.S. There’s a new off-road handcycle option for wheelchair users with limited arm and … READ MORE
Slow-Wheeling to the Sea “People will look,” warned Minna Caroline Smith in Lapham’s Quarterly about … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE
How I helped a disabled friend with a cycle-by-wire recumbent trike Engineering couldn’t cure a devastating illness, but it could still help someone … READ MORE
Meet the man behind Nike’s Flyease shoes Nike’s new, first truly-hands free shoe, The Nike Go FlyEase, is a reality because … READ MORE
Nintendo Wii may help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in … READ MORE
Paralympic athletes break down barriers on Great Trail of Canada Athletes assessed 13 sections of trail across the country. Camille Bérubé mapped … READ MORE
City of Calgary building 10 new inclusive playgrounds this year Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy interventions should be started early When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE