Neuroplasticity

‘He deserves to be heard’: Mother fights for non-verbal son to use preferred communication method at school

School board doesn’t recognize Rapid Prompting Method as valid form of communication. Melissa Valant is pushing the WRDSB to allow her non-speaking autistic son Jude to use Rapid Prompting Method in class, arguing it is the only … READ MORE

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 sclerosis (MS), walking is hindered not only by physical symptoms but also by external emotional and societal challenges. Credit: Xu Wang, Unsplash/CC0 … READ MORE

Canada returns 10 hockey players from 2022 Paralympic silver medal squad

3 defencemen, 2 forwards will make Games debut next month in Milan Cortina. Greg Westlake was among 20 players, including 17 skaters, invited to Calgary’s camp last week. Paralympic rosters are 15, including two goalies. Sep 02, … READ MORE

Alexis Guimond posts narrow Para ski win for Canada at World Cup in Austria

B.C.’s Mollie Jepsen extends medal podium streak with standing downhill bronze. Alexis Guimond, from Gatineau, Que., finished first in the men’s standing downhill race on Wednesday in 54.91 seconds to narrowly beat … READ MORE

Breakfast of champions: P.E.I. Para skier Mark Arendz featured on Cheerios boxes

Arendz heads to Italy for his 5th Paralympic Games in March Marilee Devries, CBC News PEI Jan 10, 2026 Mark Arendz is featured on Cheerios cereal boxes in a new campaign celebrating Canadian athletes ahead of the 2026 Paralympic and … READ MORE

Wheelchair curling legend Ina Forrest chasing more history at unprecedented 5th Paralympics

63-year-old from Spallumcheen, B.C., has medalled at every Games since 2010 debut. Canadian wheelchair curling great Ina Forrest, centre, is set to become the first person in the sport’s history to compete at five Paralympics this … 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 EDGE Advantage This research was completed as a project during the author’s studies at New Cairo Technological University, Egypt. ▽ Table of Contents … 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 Tetris study. This McMaster study has participants with MS play Tetris A study that aims to improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis is ongoing at … READ MORE

‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs

Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trail. Eddie Slick poses for a portrait in a densely forested part of the trail at Mohonk preserve in … READ MORE

‘A whirlwind journey’: Sit-skier Kurt Oatway’s fight to return to the Paralympics

From a tiny Saskatchewan ski hill to winning gold, Oatway’s journey marked by resilience. Kurt Oatway of Canada competes in the men’s downhill, sitting, at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, … READ MORE

Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes

Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO The O&P Edge November 1, 2025 An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of force about the body to improve alignment and … READ MORE

The Bowhead Ranger is a Highly-Capable Adaptive Mountain Bike Built for Quads 

Bowhead has expanded its line of adaptive off-road bikes with the launch of the Ranger, a fully electric bike specifically designed for those with limited hand function and higher-level spinal cord injuries. Michael Franz, New … 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 help babies and children, too – including babies with, or at high risk of, cerebral palsy. Research has shown physiotherapy improves their physical … READ MORE

Alberta leads country in employing people with disabilities, but some still fall through the cracks

‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase investment’: province Cindy Kobler, who has autism, has secured employment at an accounting firm in Lethbridge thanks to support from the Southern Alberta … READ MORE

Canadian Para cyclist Mel Pemble turns the page on Paralympic heartbreak with historic world title

Victoria native wins new C-class sprint event as part of 4-medal haul on the track in Rio. Canadian Para-cyclist Mel Pemble burst onto the scene last month in France at her first Para-cycling track world championships, where she broke … READ MORE

WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

Mobility aids capped at 136 kg for most flights, airline says. WestJet passengers deplane on the tarmac at Yellowknife Airport on July 22, 2025. Travellers and advocates say a limit on the weight of mobility aids aboard most WestJet … READ MORE

Saskatoon family confused after WestJet cancels tickets due to wheelchair’s weight

14-year-old Georgia Nataraj has flown with WestJet from Saskatoon before, in the same wheelchair. Georgia Nataraj says she loves playing piano, but is even more interested in travelling. Halyna Mihalik/CBC Halyna Mihalik, CBC News … READ MORE

Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds

Older age is not all about decline, it can also be a time when people can get healthier and stronger according to research by Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work researchers Mabel Ho and Esme Fuller-Thomson. Kampus Production from … READ MORE

Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions worldwide, impairing daily activities and active lifestyles. Characterized by progressive cartilage degradation, knee OA leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced … READ MORE

3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements

Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of researchers conducted a literature review across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Sage) to evaluate the clinical … READ MORE

Cosgriffe claims 100m backstroke silver as Canada caps Para swimming worlds with 12 medals

Burlington, Ont., native wins 2nd medal of meet after taking bronze in 100m butterfly. Canada’s Katie Cosgriffe, who races in the S10 classification, posted the fastest time of her career in Saturday’s 100-metre backstroke … READ MORE

Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately

A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned versus casted lower-limb models found that AFO users can be scanned in a nearly corrected position, and that digital tools can be used to measure and … READ MORE

Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools

Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A University of Calgary project is exploring the use of robot-assisted walking devices called Trexos. The project’s director says such devices … READ MORE

Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits

A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the effectiveness of ankle-foot orthoses for patients with neurological conditions causing muscle weakness. WalkOn® Family of AFOs. Ottobock Researchers found … READ MORE

Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk—known as your … READ MORE

Canada’s Stefan Daniel wins World Triathlon Para Series race in Montréal

Calgary native claims 1st victory of season in a time of 56 minutes 25 seconds. Calgary’s Stefan Daniel is a six-time world champion and two-time Paralympic medallist. The Canadian Press/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee-Dave … 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 at the 2025 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Dearborn, Michigan last week. Hartford Courant. by Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant/TNS, June 13, … READ MORE

Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)

Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to stabilize the foot and ankle, allowing for the development of intrinsic muscles, muscle strategies, and movement patterns. Surestep is the most effective … 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. Cross country skier Sarah McCarthy, second from the left, was one of three Calgary area athletes who won gold. Submitted by Sarah McCarthy. CBC Karina … READ MORE

Alberta publishes new accessibility design guide, but minister says more needs to be done

First major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. McIver, whose portfolio includes the provincial building code, said the changes will be helpful to some, but more can be … READ MORE

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