UCalgary study offers new insight into physician shortage in Alberta Researchers analyzed 16 years of data and reveal changes driving many of today’s … READ MORE
New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment … READ MORE
Marching in with great news! Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Number of Canadians with disabilities doubles in 10 years, hits 8 million: StatCan Statistics Canada data shows that 27 per cent of people 15 and older — about eight … READ MORE
Major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities, says study Study says 60% of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa not fully … READ MORE
UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s … READ MORE
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence OTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of … READ MORE
Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative … READ MORE
For Canadians with disabilities, supports are often too little, too late Inclusion and equity must be at the forefront of the design of government policies, … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
Recruiting participants for the Cerebral Palsy Cohort Study Interested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how … READ MORE
Youth Transitions to Adulthood Conference – May 6-7, 2020 Learn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of … READ MORE
Class of 2019: Design grad takes deep dive into sustainable shoe design Kristine Vodon successfully blends academic and athletic in her wakeskate shoe … READ MORE
Infant positional plagiocephaly Cranial asymmetry occurring as a result of forces that deform skull shape in the … READ MORE
Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The disturbing truth about running shoes, inserts and foot orthotics By Dr. Michael Nirenberg, America’s Podiatrist February 24, 2011 A middle-aged … READ MORE
Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Positional plagiocephaly – A survey of services across Canada Across Canada, professionals from various disciplines work in the area of … 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
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
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
What do we do with all this data? How joining smart sensors and smart data analysis can make data more useful. The … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme … READ MORE
Almost half of babies have flat spot on head, but prevention is simple Parents can take a few simple steps to prevent their baby’s head from becoming … READ MORE
With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take … READ MORE
Young people with chronic health conditions get help transferring to adult care Provincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program … READ MORE
Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the … READ MORE
University of Calgary launches wearable tech program as demand for graduates explodes Grant will train 80 graduate students over next 6 years to become experts in field … READ MORE