Understanding hypotonia
Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or … READ MORE
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
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
Recreation programs foster inclusion
It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special … 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
Out on a limb: Valuable testimony
A person’s testimony doesn’t always agree with objective evidence—that’s why … 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 is torticollis and deformational plagiocephaly?
Males Twins Superhero Siblings. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids … READ MORE
Just a really happy baby
Isaac Heroux and his mom Julia Heroux at Isaac’s Walk, the first Spina Bifida … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Healing arts
Healthcare practitioners and artists wouldn’t seem to have much in common, other … READ MORE
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning
Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development … 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
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs
People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early … 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
Recreational running benefits hip, knee health
Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Major research explores how our bones and muscles age, new ways to block decline
With age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at … READ MORE
Fiber-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis
Findings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of … READ MORE
OA strongly affects difficulty in walking
Influence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older … READ MORE
Anti-gravity treadmill has physio patients walking on air
The AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the … READ MORE
Knee, hip rehab made easier with Waterloo developed system
System easier for patients and cheaper for clinics. Physiotherapy patients can get … READ MORE
Knee extensor strength linked to improved physical function in patients with OA
Patients with osteoarthritis and severe physical dysfunction showed an association … 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
What it means when kids walk on their toes
When toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their tip … READ MORE
Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
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