Get ready for an engaging #ASNR2024 session on using 3D Markerless Motion Capture to increase diversity & inclusivity of motion assessment in the lab & clinic! Elizabeth Condliffe, Amanda Rande, Martin Ferguson-Pell & Carolynn Patten will share their expertise & lead discussions.

🔍 Join the conversation! The Family Engagement in Research Program at McMaster University is seeking your input on participant compensation. 🤔💬 Share your thoughts to help shape how you're rewarded for your valuable contributions! Contact them via the details in the image.

Discover PONI Lab's groundbreaking research, transforming lives! From robotics to motion capture, we're revolutionizing mobility solutions, bringing hope to children with neuromotor impairments. Let's create a world where every child can thrive!ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-…

PONI lab's Karin Eldred & Candice Natrasony shared successes of Resistance Intensive Personalized Training for Youth with CP at Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress, April '24. Thanks to Jumpstart & Melton Foundation for support!

🌟 This weekend was #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! Let's shout out the amazing dedication of family doctors worldwide! 🩺🌍 Big props to those heroes who give their all, especially in caring for individuals with pediatric onset disabilities. 🦸‍♂️ Your dedication shines so brightly!

Amazing Opportunity Alert! Want to be part of something amazing? The Junior Adaptive Cycling Program is running again this summer and is on the lookout for enthusiastic participants like YOU! If you're keen to get involved, reach out to [email protected].

This week, PONI MSc student, Amanda, is at the Empowering Next-Generation Researchers in Perinatal and Child Health conference to talk about motion capture. Motion capture is an important tool for understanding how we walk. We are investigating using new markerless technology.

News from the Cerebral Palsy Research Network! The focus for this month’s MyCP Webinar will be on the functional changes and pain experienced by adults with cerebral palsy. This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in understanding and managing these challenges.

There’s a new robotic walking aid available for individuals with mobility impairments in Canada! Bionic Power makes The Agilik and is fundraising to give 25 away to Canadian kids and teens. If you want to be one of them you can enroll: bionic-power.com/application/

We are excited to introduce Ayush Jha, a 4th-year Biomedical Science student. He helps with the Trexo Lending, RoWaCaWa studies, and managing N-of-1 studies. Aspiring to be a pediatrician, he aims to impact children's health. In his free time, he enjoys sports and reading.

Meet Rian Balafkhar, a 4th-year med student from Riyadh. He's a summer student who is studying activity-based training's impact on CP, and assists with data collection. He aims to be a pediatric neurologist and researcher. In his free time, he enjoys sports and seeing friends.

The 2024 LifeShots Photo Contest is open! Showcase your photos at the AACPDM Annual Meeting. Grand Prize: 1st place wins a mounted enlargement of their photo and a $500 Amazon gift card! Deadline: Submit by Monday, August 26, 2024. More info: aacpdm.org/events/2024/pr…

Don't forget to join the Cerebral Palsy Alliance for their next Disability Tech Talk about wheelchair-accessible workouts on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET with Steve Ferreira and Tyler Susko! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Meet Alex Mertens, a research assistant at PONI Lab and a Health & Physical Literacy student. Living with cerebral palsy, Alex brings a patient perspective and supports our Team by creating media content. Follow her journey on her website, Instagram, and YouTube: The Alex Scoop.

Good Luck to Nik Goncin who will be heading to the Paralympics in Wheelchair Basketball. If you had an orthosis (brace) made at ACH, you may be using something made by a Paralympian! In addition to a world class athlete he's also at Orthotics Technician.

Meet Ruby Arbili, a medical student at Alfaisal University. This summer, she's assisting with the Mocap project and Trexo sessions. Ruby dreams of becoming a neurologist, combining her love for science and patient care. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and volleyball.

Meet Simon, an undergraduate in the Biomedical Engineering program. In the lab he is investigating the effectiveness of the RIPT program for youth with CP. In his future Simon hopes to attend medical school. For fun he enjoys x-country skiing, running, fishing, and playing guitar

We are pleased to introduce Ana, who has her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering In the PONI lab she is currently working on the ROAM project which aims to ensure advanced mobility resources are available to all in need. In her leisure time she has adventures with her family and pets