University of Calgary

Infant positional plagiocephaly

Cranial asymmetry occurring as a result of forces that deform skull shape in the supine position is known as deformational plagiocephaly. Orthomerica Starband Carl Cummings MD, Principal author, Canadian Paediatric Society, Community … 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 woman arrived at my office last week complaining of heel pain and carrying a bag of custom-made foot orthotics (orthotics are custom made arch … READ MORE

Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot

Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers collaborate to build structures from a variety of natural materials. Danielle Chicoine, Faculty of Kinesiology Exploration, creativity and unstructured … READ MORE

Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary

Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and leisure activities – sledge hockey, climbing, swimming, wheelchair sports, dance, gymnastics and art. Campers take part in a new adapted camp at … READ MORE

Positional plagiocephaly – A survey of services across Canada

Across Canada, professionals from various disciplines work in the area of plagiocephaly. Most often, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists manage and run the clinics. The clinic in Calgary was the only clinic … READ MORE

How restrictive baby equipment can hinder development

As parents, we rely on convenient places to keep babies safe and contained, but common pieces of baby equipment could be leading to flat heads and muscle strains. Plagiocephaly, the clinical name for asymmetrical flat-headedness in … 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 different crutches. A motion capture system will record shoulder movement and muscle activity. 3D render of a male figure with close up of shoulder … READ MORE

Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services

NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve injury, burns, spinal cord injury, stroke, myopathy brain injury, cerebral palsy, sports injury, or inflammatory arthritis. Referrals from Family … READ MORE

What do we do with all this data?

How joining smart sensors and smart data analysis can make data more useful. The City of Calgary created a bold community proposal to Infrastructure Canada Smart Cities Challenge. Christina Reynolds, University of Calgary August 1, … READ MORE

Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability

It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme of a recent report from the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology that outlines urgently-needed recommendations to … 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 misshapen. 3D scanning for plagiocephaly helmet therapy with Orthomerica SmartSoc app. OAPL By Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press, Global News … 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 part in a new adapted camp at the University of Calgary, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Justina Contenti, Faculty of Kinesiology By Justina Contenti for the … 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 over next two years. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people … READ MORE

Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial 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 of wearable technology Reed Ferber from the University of Calgary’s faculties of kinesiology and nursing, is leading the Wearable Technology … READ MORE

Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University get to stay a bit longer

Residents can now stay in Canada until Sept. 22, the university confirmed Tuesday. Medical residents from Saudi Arabia completing their training through Dalhousie University will be allowed to remain in Canada until Sept. 22. Jean … READ MORE

Two-thirds of Albertans with developmental disabilities unemployed

The majority of Albertans with developmental disabilities are not employed, in part, because employers aren’t aware of how to properly bring in — and keep — these workers on-the-job. By Brennan Doherty, StarMetro Calgary June … READ MORE

Kids with cerebral palsy achieve goals at Edmonton ‘brain camp’

At the beginning of “brain camp” each of the eight kids attending set a goal to work toward. For Tacee French, the goal is to strengthen her right hand so she can lead a cow by a rope. Danika Dobson, 9, right, attends a summer … READ MORE

More health-care spending an expensive way to buy health

It’s budget season and provincial governments are continuing to spend more on healthcare than any other portfolio. For example, Alberta spends almost half its budget on health — an estimated $22 billion this year — which is more … READ MORE

The virtual human is here — how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world?

Dr. Christian Jacob with PhD student Timothy Davison working with LINDSAY Virtual Human applications on a display wall in the Visualization Studio at the Digital Library, University of Calgary. University of Calgary photo By Christian … READ MORE

How music helps rehab patients learn to move again

‘Music is part of the most complex auditory language the brain ever invented.’ Music therapist Jennifer Buchanan works with post-stroke patient Alan Hubbard at the Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured in … READ MORE

Class of 2018: Kinesiology PhD grad helps soccer elite perform their best

Stefan Hoerzer lands dream job with adidas in Germany. University of Calgary PhD grad Stefan Hoerzer was busy customizing soccer footwear in advance of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, which starts June 14. By Scott Cruickshank, … READ MORE

UCalgary scientists discover a new way to battle multiple sclerosis

Findings challenge conventional thinking about the root cause of MS. The Dr. Peter Stys lab within the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, is equipped with highly specialized microscopes … READ MORE

How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens

The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for Canadians with severe disabilities. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, standing during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament … READ MORE

Killam Prize awarded to Walter Herzog, pioneer in biomechanics

Ground-breaking muscle contraction research affects bone and joint health. Walter Herzog, Professor, Faculties of Kinesiology, Engineering and Medicine; Co-Director, Human Performance Laboratory. Riley Brandt, University of Calgary By … READ MORE

Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition

Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to diabetics’ feet. Dr. Breanne Everett shares her pitch for Orpyx at the Pitch@Palace boot camp at Facebook London on Friday. Pitch@Palace Facebook Sarah … READ MORE

A plan to overhaul Canadian health care systems

What has gotten Canadian health systems to their present state will not be sufficient to get them where they need to go for the future. Making our pan-Canadian health organizations ‘Fit for Purpose.’ Health Minister Ginette … READ MORE

Breaking myths about knee pain: Options outside of Dr. Google

Sport Medicine Centre holds public info session on treating common knee injuries on April 30, 2018. At the session, Dr. Trevor Trinh, a sport medicine doctor in the Sport Medicine Centre at the University of Calgary, and other sport … READ MORE

Tummy tech tracks electrical activity for signs of indigestion

Wearable stomach monitor could help salvage a technology largely abandoned by gastroenterologists. Researchers have developed a wearable system to monitor stomach activity that performs as well as current state of the art methods but … READ MORE

Alberta spends $2.4M an hour on health care — how do we reduce spending?

In the coming year, the Alberta government will spend about $22 billion on health care. That’s almost 40 per cent of the provincial government’s total budget. Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services By Brooks … READ MORE

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