Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities
UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Physiatry
Medical specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
South Health Campus, AHS
Dr. Cheri Nijssen-Jordan in the pediatric unit at the South Health Campus in … READ MORE
Neurodevelopmental physical therapy improves spasticity in children with CP
A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft
LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
Recent trends favor use of bracing for knee OA
Experts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients … 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
Kinematics identify subgroups of kids with CP and equinovarus
Chicago researchers have identified clinically relevant subgroups based on foot and … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … 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
What pushing a wheelchair does to your back
When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
Care for chronically ill children may suffer when parents and doctors are at odds
Holly remembers the day doctors diagnosed her son with cerebral palsy and told her … READ MORE
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes
A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by … READ MORE
Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke
Gait speed linked to braking force. Rigid ankle foot orthoses increase gait speed in … 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
Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta
“Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
Clinical decision support—being worried is nothing to worry about
Many years ago I worked with a doctor who would disappear for a few moments at … READ MORE
We all want to look good: Calgary company adapts clothes for those with disabilities
Strategically placed zippers make clothes easy to get on and get off. A former … READ MORE
Stroke, MS patients walk significantly better with neural stimulation
Robert Bush has multiple sclerosis (MS), which sapped his ability to walk five years … READ MORE
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … 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
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking
Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … READ MORE
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