Rehabilitation medicine
Technical solutions for a range of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
Cell biologists show in fruit flies how a protein controls mechanical stress on muscle-tendon attachments. Lengthwise cut through the thorax of a fruit fly having an inserted force sensor in the talin protein. The force sensor on the
… READ MOREJacob Wassermann seriously injured in bus crash that killed 16 people. Humboldt Broncos hockey player Jacob Wassermann, left, and teammate Ryan Straschnitzki compare sticks during a sled hockey scrimmage at the Edge Ice Arena in
… READ MORETop student from China lends programming expertise to develop sensors and 3D avatar. Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing a wearable technology they say will help with athletic assessment and rehabilitation. Scott
… READ MOREKristine Vodon successfully blends academic and athletic in her wakeskate shoe concept. Kristine Vodon graduated with her Master’s of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and
… READ MORENon-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may allow some patients to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. OssKin Evoke By Kim Waterman, Northwestern Medicine, Orthopedics May 15, 2019 Hip and
… READ MOREExercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London. Medical Xpress. CC0 Public Domain Rupert Marquand, Queen Mary University of London 27
… READ MOREBeing able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important role in living a vibrant, healthy life. Walking short distances allows you to get the physical activity you need, live independently, go shopping,
… READ MOREThe agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate the suffering of others through the use of an array of cutting-edge technology. Andiamo is using Big Data, AI and 3D printing to transform the lives
… READ MORE“Robotics holds great hope for individuals with CP where mobility options are limited. Physical and social advantages are evident,” the researchers wrote. By Iqra Mumal, Cerebral Palsy News Today April 29, 2019 A modified version
… READ MOREFalls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each year, 3 million older Americans over the age of 65 are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries which often result in disability, loss
… READ MORERedcord is a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen the muscles of the body. The suspension adds a new element to the treatment of injuries and pain by eliminating compensations and isolating key muscles used
… READ MOREEditor calls for ‘new directions’ in deformational plagiocephaly research. In the two decades since the start of Back to Sleep campaign, doctors and surgeons have seen a surge in the number of infants with
… READ MORECaregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the 28% of people who provide care for an ageing family member, friend or neighbour in Canada, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association
… READ MORETwo para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo Paralympics next year are being helped along the way by Dorset Orthopaedic’s revolutionary silicone ankle foot orthosis, SAFO. Sarah Sarsby AT Today 24
… READ MOREThe world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for disabled passengers at the top of their to-do list. At the International Air Transport Association annual meeting in June, the industry trade group
… READ MOREBob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce the distance he can travel by air without putting his health at risk by up to 2,000 kilometres. Airlines, industry groups, passenger advocates taking
… READ MOREWhen I learned of our baby’s craniosynostosis diagnosis, and that I wanted to push and fight for him to have the less invasive surgery, I also knew that baby helmet therapy was part of that package deal. The surgery fixed about 20%
… READ MORESome of the most commonly used devices for infants — car seats, swings, bouncy seats, strollers, carriers or any device that inhibits a young child’s chance to roll, move, wiggle and kick — pose a risk for motor skill delay,
… READ MOREThe system presses on towards the next level of usability and interoperability for professionals. THL studies population health and welfare, effectiveness of health and welfare policies and services, environmental health as well as
… READ MOREIn grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and into the air by twisting my toes as I kicked as high and as hard as I could. I would watch my AFOs spin in the sky before they fell to the ground. The
… READ MOREDP has a short window of opportunity for intervention while the skull bones are malleable; after age 24 months, the cranial sutures are generally fused. 0rthomerica Laura C. Steinmann RN, Samantha Elaine Struthers PhD OTR/L, Medscape
… READ MOREThe National Association for Plagiocephaly. Below are some frequently asked questions about plagiocephaly. If your questions are not answered here, please contact The National Association for Plagiocephaly for more information.
… READ MOREThe two boys, Edgar and Vincent, have flat areas on the sides and down the middle-back of their heads, a consequence of positioning when they were in the womb. The boys landed in the severe category within a plagiocephaly and
… READ MOREIf your baby is diagnosed with Deformational Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly or Scaphocephaly and is between the ages of 3 and 18 months, your pediatrician or specialist may refer you to a practitioner who specializes in providing
… READ MORE‘It was exciting to be able to actually see him use a bike.’ Blake Fielder sat patiently on his new bike while it was adjusted to fit him. Jamie Malbeuf CBC Jamie Malbeuf, CBC News Edmonton May 14, 2019 For the first
… READ MOREJust under three years ago, the O&P profession was startled by the publication of the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the efficacy of cranial remolding orthoses. Wren’s plagiocephaly and helmet journey –
… READ MOREAlthough the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there still are other items announced that have relevancy to accessibility as well. Here, then, are some thoughts on Apple’s less-headlining
… READ MOREAngie McIntosh noticed her baby boy couldn’t turn his head to the right when he was six weeks old. Dylan McIntosh also had a strange flat spot on the left side of his head. Angie McIntosh’s baby Dylan has plagiocephaly, an
… READ MOREThe Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) called Accessibility is Beautiful, generously supported by CHUBB. The YouTube miniseries, developed by the Cerebral Palsy
… READ MOREA consumer’s guide to the science and controversies of orthotics, special shoes, and other allegedly corrective foot devices. Footprints in the Sand. Pruzi Pixabay by Paul Ingraham, PainScience.com updated Sep 23, 2018 Readers often
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