Researchers watch the knee degenerate and understand how osteoarthritis may begin
Kinesiology study shows how knee cartilage is protected by the menisci. University … READ MORE
Rehabilitation medicine
Technical solutions for a range of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
Hawking won the world’s respect – and gave disabled people like me hope
Growing up disabled, I had few role models. But this brilliant, witty scientist … READ MORE
New smartphone sensor checks your blood pressure
It’s more convenient than a cuff and could help patients monitor hypertension at … READ MORE
Brian McKeever’s ‘relentless’ drive leads to historic Paralympic gold
Canmore, Alberta cross-country skier earns record 14th medal. Canada’s Brian … READ MORE
People with disabilities are finding more work, but there’s a long way to go
A new report finds that while there’s been some improvement, people with … READ MORE
Paralympics give athletes another chance at reaching highest level
Regardless of how they got here, many Canadians have similar goals. Canada’s … READ MORE
Interview with Andy Nie of GYENNO on interventions for Parkinson’s
Using innovative technology similar to that used for the more widely known … READ MORE
The secret to a high tech concierge medical office? Data
The exam room is where the real magic happens. The first thing members see when they … READ MORE
Simulated horseback riding helpful in treating children with cerebral palsy
Robotically assisted hippotherapy, a type of therapy that simulates the repetitive … READ MORE
Altered walking mechanics leads to back pain?
When patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) complain of lower back pain, what is … READ MORE
Better workplace accessibility for Canadians with disabilities would boost economic growth
New research suggests that failing to make accessibility for people with … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities
Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health
A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Arm exercise improves walking ability after stroke
A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even … READ MORE
Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery
Spinal injection and rehabilitation efforts shown to increase connections between … READ MORE
Accessible tech opens doors for people with disabilities
Embracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it … READ MORE
Rhythmic auditory cueing improves gait in CP patients
Rhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a … READ MORE
Paul Yock wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
Paul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators … READ MORE
What is Pectus carinatum and how can it be treated?
Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push … READ MORE
Walk like a penguin: Protecting older people in the winter
Unlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to … READ MORE
If the shoe fits: How HP is helping NFL players avoid injury
Now installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology … READ MORE
Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients
Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE
Calgary kids with disabilities enjoy ‘Go Baby Go’ program
Angelina Shirley was beaming as she watched her three-year-old daughter Sadie drive … READ MORE
Augmented reality lets doctors see under a patient’s skin
3D models from CT and MRI scans are projected onto patients as they move, for … READ MORE
Adapted physical activity in our community – Guest speakers, February 5, 2018
Camilla Borregaard Voigt & Rasmus Hjorth Peterson. Specialists in adaptive … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out
Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
People with tetraplegia gain rapid use of brain-computer interface
A new approach to calibrating the pioneering BrainGate brain-computer interface … READ MORE
Want a healthier population? Spend less on health care and more on social services
Increased social spending was associated with health improvements at the population … READ MORE
Canadian study identifies genetic link to cause of cerebral palsy
New, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in … READ MORE
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