AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy
At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Neuroplasticity
Can AFOs help prevent falls?
Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users
A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
Young patients with cerebral palsy, other disabilities, benefit from therapeutic horseback riding
About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or … 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
7-year-old’s mystery illness baffles specialists
Gracie Lee Straus loves taking photographs of people and turning them into jigsaw … 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
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
Stepping up: Orthotic devices help boost physical activity levels
Improved mobility with ankle foot orthoses and other devices can help patients … READ MORE
How accessible tech helps people living with disabilities
Apple “Designed for Everyone” campaign marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. … READ MORE
Does smart clothing have a future?
This fall it will be possible to answer a call just by making a simple gesture on … READ MORE
Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
Hands-free, wireless control for people with limited mobility
Komodo OpenLab, a company based in Toronto, Canada, released a new device that lets … READ MORE
Glassouse turns your head into a mouse
The Glassouse basically turns your head into a mouse or trackpad. If you can’t use … READ MORE
Getting a leg up: Hand task training transfers motor knowledge to feet
Skill transfer between body parts reflects plasticity of brain’s organization, … READ MORE
Pushing neuro-rehabilitation to its limits
Physiatrist Pablo Celnik is accustomed to getting referrals for sophisticated … READ MORE
Carbon fiber AFO-SMO orthoses improved gait in patient with cerebral palsy
The use of a carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis with supramalleolar orthosis inner … READ MORE
Hinged vs solid AFOs for cerebral palsy: No significant difference in gait
There are no significant differences in gait or gross mobility between hinged and … READ MORE
Tuned AFO improves gait in patient with stroke
Adjusting the mechanical properties, alignment, plantar flexion and dorsiflexion … READ MORE
AFO stiffness can help optimize patient function
Decisions related to the stiffness of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO)—whether they … READ MORE
Horseback riding improves children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. Recent … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface advance allows fast, accurate typing by people with paralysis
Stanford University School of Medicine Clinical research led by Stanford University … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy
The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy
Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … READ MORE
Lessons on aging well, from a 105-year-old cyclist
At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert … READ MORE
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