Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Physiatry
Medical specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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
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
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
Walking frame could keep older adults active
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
He never gives up: Broncos bus crash survivor sets his sights on independence
On eve of Humboldt Broncos home opener, Ryan Straschnitzki talks about his recovery. … READ MORE
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for … READ MORE
Intensive physical therapy helps preserve motor skills in children with CP
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from … READ MORE
If you have MS, exercise means much more than moving
For people with multiple sclerosis, the meaning of exercise stretches way beyond … READ MORE
Updated evidence on the efficacy of AFOs in children with cerebral palsy
Summary. The good news is that AFOs appear to provide clinical benefits in the … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS
Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … READ MORE
Innovative approach to improve walking in children with CP
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research … READ MORE
How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves?
New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure
Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries … READ MORE
Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives
The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an … READ MORE
Baby steps: Injured Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident
Ryan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning … READ MORE
Non-surgical recovery of function: Not a fantasy
“Improved voluntary hand function occurred within a single session in every … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging
Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development
Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Ryan Straschnitzki returns to the ice for 1st time since Humboldt Broncos bus crash
‘As soon as those blades touched the ice, I’ve never seen a smile that … READ MORE
AFO designed for wounded soldiers now helping civilians regain mobility
A device developed to help U.S. soldiers with lower limb injuries regain their … READ MORE
Humboldt Broncos’ Ryan Straschnitzki arrives home after spinal treatment in Philadelphia
Alberta teen was paralyzed in Saskatchewan team bus crash that killed 16 people. For … READ MORE
‘I’m pumped,’ says paralyzed Humboldt Bronco, as he prepares to leave specialized rehab program in US
Ryan Straschnitzki’s physiotherapy in Philadelphia includes simulated walking. … READ MORE
High-flying young doctor overcomes stroke that grounded him
Flying at 35,000 feet at the start of a trip from their Chicago home to Hawaii to … READ MORE
How music helps rehab patients learn to move again
‘Music is part of the most complex auditory language the brain ever … READ MORE
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