Video game representation
“Momma, you’ve gotta see this,” my 5-year-old son River says from the living … READ MORE
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, … READ MORE
Wide variations in car seat breathing assessment conducted on premature newborns
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has found … READ MORE
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
The support group started in April as a way to connect women in wheelchairs. Emma … READ MORE
SFU researchers working to improve quality of life for seniors in long-term care
The team looked at how to better protect older adults from hip fractures caused by … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
When do disability resources become a right?
Disability resources are not luxuries. They are basic defenses against inequality. … READ MORE
Physical activity of older people requires tailored monitoring
The ability to move about may deteriorate when ageing, a phenomenon which needs to … READ MORE
U of A robot rehab project hopes pandemic increases user comfort with virtual health care
Increased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A … READ MORE
Adaptive athlete takes the podium at 2019 Rebelle Rally off-road competition
Driving a hand-controlled Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross CUV, Air Force veteran Karah … READ MORE
Kids’ physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain
Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents … READ MORE
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be … READ MORE
Keep moving to prevent major mobility disability
Nordic walking on a trail. Yale University News HIA Guest Blog, Health in Aging … READ MORE
Suffering from bad knees, some look for alternatives to surgery
The burning in his kneecaps was what Richard Bedard noticed first. Then came the … READ MORE
Software recreates complex movements for medical, rehabilitation, and basic research
An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in … READ MORE
UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective
Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 … READ MORE
Keep your bones strong at every age
Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few … READ MORE
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in … READ MORE
No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19
Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
New studies refute claims of fall prevention with AFO bracing
In 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the … READ MORE
Strenuous exercise is safe for people at high risk of knee OA
People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be reluctant to participate in … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility
When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
“The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation … READ MORE
3 Easy steps to prevent and treat flat head syndrome
By Nurse Nat, June 24, 2019 ▽ Table of contents What is flat head syndrome? SIDS … READ MORE
Are you worried your baby’s head has a flat area on it?
Have you noticed they always prefer to look or sleep with their head in one … READ MORE
Understanding flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in babies
Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs … READ MORE
Tummy time shown to aid infant development
Research review shows tummy time improves rolling, crawling and other motor … READ MORE
The Truth About Tummy Time
Pediatricians say it’s essential. But is it? I remember many things fondly from … READ MORE
Developmental outcomes of positional plagiocephaly
Flattening of the skull on the back or side of an infant’s head—also known as … READ MORE
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