Rehabilitation medicine
Technical solutions for a range of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot orthosis with plantar flexion resistance found that a medium PFR grade showed near-normal maximal peak ankle dorsiflexion. Researchers noted in the journal
… READ MOREA surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows. Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral
… READ MOREKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. Evoke™ knee brace. OssKin University of South Australia 12
… READ MOREMoncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of hospital. Natalie Arsenault says kinesiologists graduate with a degree that prepares them to help people prevent injuries, remain active and improve their
… READ MOREKey takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility and higher pain scores vs. typically developing youth. Results showed happiness did not correlate with motor function. Surestep By Casey Tingle, Fact
… READ MOREAlberta’s Premier Orthopaedic Care Center Rethinking the way healthcare is delivered in Alberta. One way to reduce the muscle tone is to inject botuline toxine, better known as botox, in the children’s muscles. This enables
… READ MOREUBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. Wheelchair racing, Paralympics. September 28, 2021. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of British Columbia Okanagan, Patty Wellborn August 27, 2024
… READ MOREIssue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. Charlottetown’s Amy Burk is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio at the end of the month. (Submitted) CBC August 26, 2016 Myles Dichter, CBC Sports August
… READ MOREStarting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone
… READ MORE3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract Background Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) have generally been considered an aesthetic issue, although there is growing evidence of
… READ MOREA Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights effective therapeutic interactions and improved outcomes for children with motor disabilities. Dory Wallace, a therapist at the Fralin Medical Research
… READ MOREFrom cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, reminding us of our countless connections to the world and to humanity — including our own. pxfuel image By Meredith McGroarty, USC Dornsife Magazine
… READ MOREBrittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive bike with a recreation therapist. Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago photo. Abstract Maintenance of upright posture and gait mobility is frequently
… READ MOREThe Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. REGISTER TO BORROW AN ADAPTED BIKE, SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE ADAPTED BIKE PROGRAM
… READ MORENew photo project celebrates doubling of life expectancy since 1980. Adam Bauld looks at Hilary Gauld’s photos of Brigette, a 75-year-old woman with Down syndrome. CBC Jon Tattrie, CBC News Nova Scotia September 4, 2023 People
… READ MORE‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without 24-hour home care,’ writes Alex Lytwyn. Alex Lytwyn, who lives with cerebral palsy, says he tries to do daily tasks as independently as he can.
… READ MOREACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado Early Bird Registration ends February 23rd 14-17 May 2024 Medical & Pharma Medical Equipment Leipzig, Germany 24th Annual Congress: Chest Wall
… READ MORESurgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study indicates that using a brace is the choice for better outcomes. The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum Marian Freedman, Jon Matthew Farber
… READ MOREIf your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to correct the pigeon-chested appearance that the condition causes. Chest braces can help to reshape your child’s chest, relieve any symptoms, and give
… READ MOREThis video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 2017. UofC Kinesiology Seminar Series. Youtube Oct 1, 2019 Key findings. The evidence base for chest wall bracing in people with pectus carinatum
… READ MOREThe machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office. MIT engineers developed a machine-learning system that remotely analyzes videos of people
… READ MOREUnion says scheduling pressure is causing mental fatigue for drivers CityLink was launched as a cost-effective and efficient transit system, but many in Lethbridge, Alta., say it does not meet the needs of the city’s most
… READ MOREMarilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after Sammee’s horse riding lesson in Cole Camp, Missouri. Sammee Lesmeister is one of a growing number of adults living with Down syndrome. More than
… READ MORECalgary teen will compete against world’s best at Women’s World Challenge this week. At 14 years old, Hailey King is the youngest member of Canada’s women’s Para hockey team. She’ll compete at the
… READ MOREDancers put unique demands on their hips, achieving extreme ranges of motion that can strain the joints and damage supporting tissues around them. Not surprisingly, hip injuries account for up to 17% of injuries in dancers and 27%
… READ MORE24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Press, CBC Calgary July 31, 2023 Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Bronco hockey players injured in the Humboldt bus
… READ MOREAirdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs since the tragic 2018 crash, even getting an epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in 2019. Vecova announced the appointment of Ryan Straschnitzki
… READ MOREHealthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and aiding them in getting
… READ MOREFellow Canadian Anthony Bouchard to compete in finals later Thursday. Canada’s Austin Smeenk, seen earlier at the Para athletics world championships, won silver in the men’s T34 100-metre wheelchair race on Thursday in
… READ MORENathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The left photo shows Nathan Gilson’s back before scoliosis surgery, while the second photo shows his back after surgery. It took a year-and-a-half for
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