Revolutionary orthotics help London para-throwers with Tokyo training Two para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo … READ MORE
Access for disabled travelers finally on airlines’ radar The world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for … READ MORE
New air passenger protections kick in today Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Drake Music Project scheme hits right note in helping disabled children One Newry youngster whose life has benefited from being able to take part in a music … READ MORE
A thank you to my old AFOs In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
Fort McMurray program provides adapted bikes to children with disabilities ‘It was exciting to be able to actually see him use a bike.’ Blake Fielder sat … READ MORE
Apple puts accessibility features front and center Although the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there … READ MORE
CP Foundation launches new universal design “Accessibility is Beautiful” initiative The Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility … READ MORE
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
Wheelchair users sue Atlanta, alleging sidewalk access violations On June 11, Atlanta became the latest major U.S. city to be sued for violations of … READ MORE
Our spinal cord is smarter than previously thought Research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function. Using … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Advocates push for greater airline accessibility A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers “Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy? Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort 3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches? We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
NYU collaboration aims to help young cerebral palsy patients get needed hand orthotics To help cerebral palsy patients get the needed therapeutic braces and prosthetics … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE