Four ways Canada can shorten wait times for specialists
Vanessa Milne, Joshua Tepper & Sachin Pendharkar, Healthy Debate February 23, … READ MORE
Public health
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MIT’s new wheelchair drives itself
For all the talk of self-driving vehicles revolutionizing transportation, the … READ MORE
Environmental barriers increase difficulty for adults with knee osteoarthritis
Higher perceived mobility barriers in the environment were associated with increased … READ MORE
Older adults who exercise regularly can reduce risk of severe mobility problems
Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing … READ MORE
Lessons on aging well, from a 105-year-old cyclist
At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert … READ MORE
Getting the equipment you need and learning to self-advocate
It all started when I was in rehab dealing with a particularly insensitive sales rep … READ MORE
Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis
Paddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. … READ MORE
Children’s physical activity linked with knee health as adults
Childhood physical performance measures are significantly associated with knee bone … READ MORE
Who will care for the caregivers?
I should have put his socks back on. The thought kept nagging me as I finished my … READ MORE
Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department
An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of … READ MORE
Chair yoga helps older adults manage osteoarthritis pain
Chair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older … READ MORE
Survey results – Healthcare system failing people with disabilities
Survey paints picture of healthcare system failing people who have disabilities in … READ MORE
105-year-old French cyclist sets world record
Robert Marchand rides 22.547 kilometres in 1 hour. Nearly a century ago, Robert … READ MORE
In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity
Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and … READ MORE
Greg McMeekin: Lawyer, advocate for people with disabilities
Greg McMeekin’s dreams are a lot like other people’s: to live independently, … READ MORE
Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery
People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
Slippery boots: Most winter footwear fails on ice
Of 98 models tested in Toronto lab, only 9 had enough grip for icy conditions. … READ MORE
In search of a better backrest
This past Tuesday, I rolled by my local wheelchair shop to make a small chair … READ MORE
Experimental scaffold hasn’t reversed her paralysis, but she’s embraced life ‘with wheels as legs’
Jesi Stracham used to captivate biotech investors and inadvertently move markets … READ MORE
Alberta auditor general sharply criticizes aid program for severely handicapped
The bureaucratic mess will make you mad. The human harm could make you weep. Don … READ MORE
Relieve pain of osteoarthritis with a custom knee brace
OA is the leading cause of Total Knee Replacements and affects a third of people … READ MORE
Evaluating new health care models
Why aren’t new health care models studied more? A new study focuses on a hospital … READ MORE
Exercise: Not a miracle cure, just good medicine
Physical activity remains the best buy for public health. Michael Gendy of King, NC … READ MORE
I don’t want to be ‘inspiring’
One of my most memorable moments in high school came during my freshman year. A … READ MORE
Topol on physician and patient attitudes toward new technology
Two years ago Medscape did a survey of physicians, healthcare providers, and … READ MORE
Moderate activity helps older adults maintain mobility and independence
By adopting a walking routine and other moderate physical activities, older adults … READ MORE
Ontario’s ambitious Patients First legislation met with hope and skepticism
Carole Ann Alloway’s husband, Bill, had seven ankle surgeries due to recurring … READ MORE
Fixing electronic health records is good
Adding scribes is even better. Scribe Warren Lam (right) works on notes, as … READ MORE
Keeping nursing home patients out of hospital
A significant number of hospitalizations among nursing home patients are potentially … READ MORE
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