Physical activity may help ease fatigue in children with developmental disabilities
In a new study by university researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute … READ MORE
Rehabilitation medicine
Technical solutions for a range of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
Longer Duration of Pectus Carinatum Bracing Most Effective
by The O&P EDGE July 10, 2026 A team of researchers conducted a study to assess … READ MORE
Special glove helps people with paralyzed hands grasp objects
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a soft, pneumatic glove that … READ MORE
Calgary high school students develop wearable technology for those with Parkinson’s disease
Tail-inspired tech designed to help users with their balance. Grade 12 student … READ MORE
A potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New study led by U engineering professor shows gait retraining could significantly … READ MORE
A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one
Spike in cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador last month. In 2023, Kyra … READ MORE
Why do we get a skip in our step when we’re happy? Thank dopamine
New research by engineers at CU Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the … READ MORE
CRO Study Wins JPO Article of the Year
The authors of a study about cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) wear time won the 2025 … READ MORE
Canada’s wheelchair curlers make Paralympic history with unbeaten round-robin
Defeat United States 7-3 to improve record to 9-0 in Milan Cortina. Ina Forrest, Jon … READ MORE
Canada’s Natalie Wilkie skis to 3rd medal of Milano Cortina, earning sprint classic bronze
Wheelchair curling rink moves to 6-0 in round-robin play; ice hockey team tops Group … READ MORE
In their own words: the frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS
A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple … READ MORE
Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts
Plus Medica AFOs detail. Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, acquired a majority stake … READ MORE
Canada returns 10 hockey players from 2022 Paralympic silver medal squad
3 defencemen, 2 forwards will make Games debut next month in Milan Cortina. Greg … READ MORE
Alexis Guimond posts narrow Para ski win for Canada at World Cup in Austria
B.C.’s Mollie Jepsen extends medal podium streak with standing downhill … READ MORE
Wheelchair curling legend Ina Forrest chasing more history at unprecedented 5th Paralympics
63-year-old from Spallumcheen, B.C., has medalled at every Games since 2010 debut. … READ MORE
Amid a Rise in Knee Injuries, Tips for Prevention and Recovery
A sports medicine expert shares his tips for treating and recovering from the most … READ MORE
Researchers want to know how people with multiple sclerosis might be helped by playing Tetris
Researchers are looking for people with multiple sclerosis to be a part of the … READ MORE
‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs
Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New … READ MORE
AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … READ MORE
‘A whirlwind journey’: Sit-skier Kurt Oatway’s fight to return to the Paralympics
From a tiny Saskatchewan ski hill to winning gold, Oatway’s journey marked by … READ MORE
The Bowhead Ranger is a Highly-Capable Adaptive Mountain Bike Built for Quads
Bowhead has expanded its line of adaptive off-road bikes with the launch of the … READ MORE
The importance of sport for children with disabilities – and the lengths their parents go to access it
An Ontario-based volunteer organization has put smiles on the faces of thousands of … READ MORE
How orthosis wear time affects pectus carinatum outcomes
A study in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics found that wearing a pectus … READ MORE
Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief
Braces, water therapy, and exercise outperform drugs and gadgets in easing knee … READ MORE
Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements
Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of … READ MORE
High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears
Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay By John Ready, MS, Yale School of Medicine … READ MORE
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
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