Cranial Care Mastery: Teaching Providers to Detect and Refer With Confidence
Photograph courtesy of Sarah Yandell. by Jim Brookshier, MPO, CPO/LO, FAAOP, The … READ MORE
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
Utah engineers demonstrate lightweight ‘exoskeleton’ that helps stroke survivors walk
Wearable robotics takes a step forward in improving the lives of patients with … READ MORE
What 3D Printing Means for Cranial Remolding Care
One in five infants develop plagiocephaly or brachycephaly during the first year of … READ MORE
Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality – but there’s still much to figure out
Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting … READ MORE
Research moves closer to ‘smart’ sensors in knee replacements
Piezoelectric and triboelectric transducers would convert the knee’s movements … READ MORE
U of C student living with POTS leads new study on long-term impacts of chronic condition
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome primarily affects women of childbearing … READ MORE
Pediatric Orthotic Care: Empowering Children With Cerebral Palsy
For children with cerebral palsy (CP), every step, reach, or movement can be a … READ MORE
Joint pain or osteoarthritis? Why exercise should be your first line of treatment
Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted … READ MORE
These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science
Photo by Francisco Emilio Diaz. Pexels The Conversation, Published February 23, 2026 … READ MORE
Finding Ease in a Body with Cerebral Palsy
I woke up one morning when I was 2 needing a tissue. Like any 2-year-old wanting to … READ MORE
CRO Study Wins JPO Article of the Year
The authors of a study about cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) wear time won the 2025 … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Time to successful outcome vs. treatment duration in cranial remolding orthosis treatment
Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure Abstract … 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 … READ MORE
AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … 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 … READ MORE
3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements
Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of … 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 … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … 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. … 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. … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world
Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system
Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities
UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. … READ MORE
‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but
Issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. … READ MORE
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