What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches?
We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services
NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
Knee bracing can significantly reduce pain of kneecap osteoarthritis
“There’s a pressing need for non-surgical interventions for knee osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Patients with anterior knee pain helped by physiotherapy
Patellofemoral Update focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of … READ MORE
South Health Campus, AHS
Dr. Cheri Nijssen-Jordan in the pediatric unit at the South Health Campus in … READ MORE
Young patients with cerebral palsy, other disabilities, benefit from therapeutic horseback riding
About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or … READ MORE
Lives can absolutely be saved: Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system
Denis Vincent received a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Medical Association to … 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
Everything you need to know about horse therapy
More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
Bloorview School program for kids with disabilities suspended
School’s board says no able-bodied children enrolled in integrated program. … READ MORE
State-of-the-art special needs school opens its doors in Calgary
After three long years of lobbying and construction, a unique school welcomed its … READ MORE
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips
Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing
Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
Gait analysis helps children with Cerebral palsy keep pace
A person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too … 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
Knee OA workout thresholds for rehab referral
Researchers at the University of Delaware have determined the minimum workout … READ MORE
Complementary medicine helps reduce pre-op anxiety
A combination of complementary medicine and standard care shows potential to reduce … READ MORE
Got knee pain? The best tool for evaluating knee pain among middle-aged patients is an x-ray
Knee pain is common among Americans age 40 and up. Nearly 1 in 17 people visit … READ MORE
Preoperative progressive resistance training improved objective function for OA patients who had TKA
Results from this study demonstrated the efficacy and safety of preoperative … READ MORE
The horse is the therapist
With hippotherapy, the horse provides the therapy. Three-year-old Jack Foster sat on … READ MORE
Quality of physiotherapist led orthopaedic triage compared with standard practice in primary care
Physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage, where physiotherapists diagnose and … READ MORE
First ever stroke rehabilitation guidelines from AHA/ASA
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has issued … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us!
Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … READ MORE
The Ability Hub
The Ability Hub is an initiative of The Sinneave Family Foundation. At The Ability … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … 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
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