First ever stroke rehabilitation guidelines from AHA/ASA
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has issued … READ MORE
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy
The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Empowering orthopaedic patients: Digital fitness devices monitor health and activity, improve outcomes
Apps allow patients to share data with their doctor. Many orthopaedic patients are … READ MORE
59% of digital health users have chronic condition, only 7% use management tool
Fifty-nine percent of consumers who use digital health apps and tools suffer from a … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada
The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Exercise prescription for chronic conditions: A how-to guide
Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance
Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
Special school’s sensory room offers solace for the senses
A common question from parents of students in Joi Weir’s junior high class is … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids
The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE
Knee osteoarthritis: Daily walking maintains function
Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid … READ MORE
Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers
Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of … READ MORE
Vibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with cerebral palsy
Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after … READ MORE
Aggressive rehab safe after knee replacement
Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to … READ MORE
Digital fitness devices monitor health and activity, improve outcomes
“If we can get people more involved in their care and help them get in better … READ MORE
Remote orthopaedic care successful with common conditions
In new study, nearly 80 percent of rural fracture patients avoided travel to an … READ MORE
Physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
New study puts four treatment strategies to the test. We believed there was a need … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis results from inflammatory process, not just wear and tear, study suggests
In a study published online Nov. 6 in Nature Medicine, investigators at the Stanford … READ MORE
Combination therapy eases OA knee pain
“…the long-term clinical studies of stimulator treatment have shown reductions … READ MORE
Optimize bracing for knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were … READ MORE
Physical therapy following total knee replacement raises new concerns over referral for profit
A new study concludes that patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery … READ MORE
It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA
The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. … READ MORE
Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery
Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement … READ MORE
Telehealth services increasingly popular with consumers and insurers
Telemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
Do you have a child with special needs?
Five things to know about parents of children with special needs. Alberta Health … READ MORE
Exercise is ‘most effective’ method of preventing lower back pain
Exercises for golfers to prevent back pain. Watchfit “Exercise is the best … READ MORE
Register for rehabilitation and fitness programs at University of Calgary
Adapted Physical Activity for Kids Our Adapted Physical Activity program offers … READ MORE
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