Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?
Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can … READ MORE
Neuroplasticity
Preventive care lacking for disabled patients
Kim Bullock, MD, said she often hears directly from adults with intellectual and … READ MORE
Pedestrians choose healthy obstacles over boring pavements, study finds
Up to 78% of walkers would take a more challenging route featuring obstacles such as … READ MORE
Tips on how to prevent dementia as we grow older
Aging is inevitable, but there are ways to improve our ‘health span’ and prevent … READ MORE
Austerity & disabled people in the UK: Q&A with Frances Ryan
Dr. Frances Ryan is a journalist, broadcaster and author. Her weekly Guardian … READ MORE
Pediatricians get new guidance on Cerebral palsy
A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how … READ MORE
Wheelchair dancer in the sky
Dangling upside down in your wheelchair 30-45 feet above a crowd of onlookers … READ MORE
Non-invasive spinal modulation for Cerebral palsy
SpineX, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Spinal Cord … READ MORE
Sit-ski athletes learn new skills, gauge Paralympic dreams at Canmore camp
Sit-ski athletes learn new skills, gauge Paralympic dreams at Canmore camp. The camp … READ MORE
Building an accessible home to fit your life
I fell asleep outside the other night. Kelly and I had been reading books with Ewan … READ MORE
Calgary app developers want to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities
The creators of the app, Pedesting, are asking the public to test their beta … READ MORE
Adaptive groups level the playing field to allow everyone to enjoy sports
“We have seen that outdoor adaptive experiences increase people’s confidence, … READ MORE
Five pro tips for flying with a power wheelchair
You’ve seen the numbers and heard the horror stories. Reports from the Department … READ MORE
Modern approaches to AFOs
AFOs have made strides since their days of bulky and restraining leather and metal … READ MORE
Pedestrian navigation for accessible routes
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Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding
Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
Exercise that works for wheelchair users
Exercise is essential to preventing cardiovascular disease and living with a healthy … READ MORE
Brain implants and wearables let paralyzed people move again
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially … READ MORE
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants’ motor development
A smart jumpsuit measures the spontaneous and voluntary movement of infants. Details … READ MORE
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do … READ MORE
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer
Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a … READ MORE
Short take on AFO effectiveness
Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn … READ MORE
Long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of REACT for over 65s
The ‘REtirement in ACTion’ programme helps prevent physical decline, reduces the … READ MORE
Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks
Siblings of children with chronic health conditions could be at an increased risk … READ MORE
Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial
Michael Pirovolakis is the only participant in the groundbreaking clinical trial. … READ MORE
AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients
Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements
Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application. Cycle … READ MORE
Creating social access for autistic children, what does it take?
Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve … READ MORE
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy
Children who had a sibling with a developmental disorder scored higher in cognitive … READ MORE
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