U of C Engineering students show off their skills at 2017 Capstone Design Fair
Underwater vehicles, robot hands, hybrid rocket motors… it all sounds like … READ MORE
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A runner’s guide to the perfect shoe
In 2010, the running-shoe world was in turmoil. The rapid rise of barefoot and … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … READ MORE
Alberta stroke treatment now among fastest in world
Quality improvement program cuts time for life-saving drug treatment from 70 to 36 … READ MORE
Greg McMeekin: Lawyer, advocate for people with disabilities
Greg McMeekin’s dreams are a lot like other people’s: to live independently, … READ MORE
Gender, gait and knee OA: Kinematic data have rehab implications
In the moment: Rehabilitation.. Women with and without knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Robotic device aids research for children with brain injury
Max Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical … READ MORE
The Ability Hub
The Ability Hub is an initiative of The Sinneave Family Foundation. At The Ability … READ MORE
Stroke rehabilitation program for adults and seniors: AFOs
Support and stability for people with drop foot due to stroke. Braceworks welcomes … READ MORE
Why can’t you email your doctor?
Email may be the preferred communication method with clients in many industries, but … READ MORE
Register for rehabilitation and fitness programs at University of Calgary
Adapted Physical Activity for Kids Our Adapted Physical Activity program offers … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist
Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)
Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
Tomasz Bugajski, Research Scientist
Tomasz Bugajski, PhD Research Scientist. Department of Neurosurgery University of … READ MORE
Jacob Reichbart, Research Director
Jacob is focused on orthopaedic and assistive devices that are comfortable, … READ MORE
Do elite athletes have an anti-aging secret in their muscles?
Elite runners do not experience the muscle weakening associated with aging as … READ MORE
Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health … READ MORE
Solving the curious case of runner’s knee
Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common … READ MORE
Colleen Parsons, Certified Exercise Physiologist
Colleen is a professional fitness and nutrition coach with extensive experience … READ MORE
Eagle brace helps slow scoliosis in young – in Calgary
As any parent at bedtime knows, getting kids to do something they don’t want to is … READ MORE
No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
In search of a mechanism for foot orthoses’ effects
The seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is … READ MORE
Taylor Oetelaar PhD, Mechanical Designer AP Dynamics Inc.
Thanks to Taylor Oetelaar’s unique passion for history, architecture and … READ MORE
Paralyzed patients in Calgary are able to cycle again
Functional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive … READ MORE
Changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics
Figure 1. The semi-custom mouldable Softec Response orthotic used in the current … READ MORE
Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, … READ MORE
Engineering students rise to challenge with wheelchair assist device
Students from the Schulich School of Engineering addressed a common issue faced by … READ MORE
Close look at orthotics raises a welter of doubts
Orthotic shoe inserts may work, but it’s not clear why. Benno M. Nigg has become a … READ MORE
Some answers about foot orthotics
It’s one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for … READ MORE
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