AFO Tips from Complex Child
AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … READ MORE
Rehabilitation medicine
Technical solutions for a range of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary
Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Advocates push for greater airline accessibility
A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
Positional plagiocephaly – A survey of services across Canada
Across Canada, professionals from various disciplines work in the area of … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Heads-up on positional plagiocephaly and whether it can affect a child’s development
When a child has positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly (PPB) secondary to sleeping … READ MORE
Death by 1,000 clicks: where electronic health records went wrong
Inside a digital revolution that took a bad turn. The U.S. government claimed that … READ MORE
How restrictive baby equipment can hinder development
As parents, we rely on convenient places to keep babies safe and contained, but … READ MORE
Disabled Calgarians ask why Calgary Transit Access doesn’t ‘treat us with respect’
Nearly 300 complaints made to transportation service each year, related to no shows, … READ MORE
Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis
This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
What’s the best treatment for positional plagiocephaly in infants?
Physical therapy—with helmet therapy if needed—is the recommended treatment for … READ MORE
Earlier helmet therapy yields better results for infants with skull flattening
For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again
Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
Inclusive water park named to ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Time Magazine says that a first-of-its-kind water park designed to be fully … READ MORE
Small new shoe sensor may be a driving ‘force’ to help prevent injuries, improve athletic performance
Sensor can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
New research gives parents a heads-up (on plagiocephaly)
This morning, Kennedy had her 12-week scan done at STAR. I was so excited to take … READ MORE
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
Orthotic management: A symptom-based, dynamic approach
Orthotic devices, tailored to each patient and adjusted for disease progression, can … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally
Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome
The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Personalized strength training may benefit mobility of children with cerebral palsy
Strength training has the potential to reduce muscle weakness and improve walking … READ MORE
NYU collaboration aims to help young cerebral palsy patients get needed hand orthotics
To help cerebral palsy patients get the needed therapeutic braces and prosthetics … READ MORE
Non-invasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders
Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of … 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
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner
Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice
Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
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