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
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
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
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities
Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP
Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis
Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed
An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
AFO effects on gastrocnemius underscore heterogeneity of CP
Variations call for adjustable devices. We can hopefully create devices in the … READ MORE
Orthotics in Cerebral Palsy – Physiopedia
Surestep birthday party. Physiopedia UK November 6, 2019 An orthosis by definition, … READ MORE
Power training helps children with CP meet mobility goals
A power-training program aimed at improving the function of children with cerebral … READ MORE
The hazard of misunderstanding knee OA
What we understand about our illness has implications for how we go about addressing … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
Gait analysis no better than ‘usual care’ in children with CP, study says
Individually tailored gait analysis interventions are not better than “usual … READ MORE
AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit
Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
Recreation and Leisure Resource Fair – March 7, 2020
Event is FREE and open to all families. The purpose of the Recreation and Leisure … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality
When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
FREE! Adaptive Sports Program
WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of … READ MORE
New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements
An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield … READ MORE
After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life
After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with … READ MORE
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