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SeaWorld develops brace for whale with scoliosis

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Veterinarians and animal experts from SeaWorld Orlando are trying to help a whale with severe scoliosis by using a custom-fitted brace.

The female pilot whale — nicknamed "300" — was one of several pilot whales that beached themselves in the Florida Keys in May. She was one of two transported to SeaWorld Orlando’s Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility for care.

After she was rescued, the 1,000-pound whale developed scoliosis (also known as curvature of the...

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Study Measures Effectiveness of Orthotics

Researchers at the University of Calgary Running Injury Clinic, Alberta, Canada, examined the effectiveness of orthotics, publishing their findings in the June 2011 issue of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research.

According to the study, semi-custom foot orthoses (SCO) are thought to be a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. Lead author Reed Ferber, PhD, of the Faculty of Kinesiology and the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, says that previous biomedical...

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