Understanding Sciatica: Symptom, Not Diagnosis
Sciatica is a term often thrown around to describe a particular type of pain—shooting down the leg, radiating from the lower back through the buttock, and even reaching down ...
Read MoreSciatica is a term often thrown around to describe a particular type of pain—shooting down the leg, radiating from the lower back through the buttock, and even reaching down ...
Read MoreIf you're looking to understand the impact of trauma and explore innovative approaches to healing, this episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt is a must-listen. You'll gain insights into structural ...
Read MoreJoining the conversation today is Aimee Skye, #1 hockey mom and a key advocate for the advancement of women's hockey. Aimee has been instrumental in driving the initiatives of the Edmonton ...
Read MoreJoining the conversation is Kristi Sainchuk, a Breast Cancer Survivor and bestselling author of Loose Threads: Weaving Life Back Together After Cancer. Kristi brings her remarkable resilience and vibrant personality ...
Read MoreJoining the conversation today are Leading Edge’s own GLA:D Program coordinator and trainer Jason Daoust. Jason is a physiotherapist who works to bring the GLA:D program to ...
Read MoreJoining the conversations today with Nina Haggerty's Centre for the Arts worker Rona Fraser and long-time artist Jared to help give an understanding of how art is a language and ...
Read MoreCheck out our very own leading edge youtube channel. Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest in rehabilitation technology, techniques and information coming from our crafty group of ...
Read MoreJoining the conversation today are the vibrant and engaging Uma Chandran and Mel Cordoviz, who play crucial roles as infection control experts here in Alberta. Their extensive knowledge and dedication ...
Read MoreJoin us today as Guy Brindley returns with an update on his journey recovering from a total knee replacement. The first time we spoke to Guy, he was fresh out ...
Read MoreNeck pain is a common issue that affects many people, often resulting from poor posture, muscle strain, or injury. Whether it’s a mild ache or severe discomfort, managing neck ...
Read MoreWe invite you to join us today in conversation with registered dietitian Raina Beugelink, as we delve into the topic of fad diets. Together, we explore the allure of these ...
Read MoreJoin us today with Mat De Moissac, a registered psychologist with Mind Buffs in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Mat will be discussing sports psychology and its role in managing injuries.When ...
Read MoreJoin us today with Kevin Chaput who shares his challenging journey in losing a significant amount of weight. Starting at 398 lbs and a 52-inch waist, Kevin talks about finding a ...
Read MoreJoin us today with Laurie Johnson. Laurie has been dealing with CRPS, also known as complex regional pain syndrome. What began as a simple attempt to break a branch over ...
Read MoreJoin us today with Al Tingley as he shares his journey of overcoming a total hip replacement while continuing to run. Al, an avid runner for over 20 years, started with ...
Read MoreJoin us today as we delve into the inspiring journey of Leanne Loewen, a distinguished Special Olympian with a remarkable record of medal achievements. For over two decades, Leanne has ...
Read MorePlease join us today as we welcome special guests Lindsay James and Lindsay Torok-Both for an insightful discussion on poop. We will explore what constitutes 'normal' bowel movements in terms ...
Read MoreToday we are joined by Raina Beugelink to delve into the topic of anti-inflammatory diets. Inflammation is a common issue that many people face, manifesting in various forms such as ...
Read MorePlease join us today as we hear from Theresa Wills, who has endured the challenges of living with a T12/L1 compression fracture, resulting in paraplegia. Theresa generously shares her ...
Read MoreJoin us today as we explore the courageous journey of Patrycia Rzechowka, who shares her personal experience with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her symptoms began shortly after graduation, initially manifesting as ...
Read MoreIn this episode of the Early Days podcast, host Jackie Rae-Greening sits down with Grant Fedoruk, a tenacious physiotherapist and community leader renowned for his unwavering commitment to overcoming challenges. ...
Read MoreJoin us today on the show as we engage with Dr. Nathan Thakur, a distinguished regenerative medicine physician based in Calgary. Regenerative medicine is a multifaceted discipline that permeates various ...
Read MoreJoin us today as we hear from Kelsey Duliba, who courageously shares her profound journey of navigating the aftermath of a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of her ...
Read MoreJoin us today in the company of Guy Brindley as he shares his post-total knee arthroplasty journey. At the 10-day mark post-operation, Guy will delve into the circumstances that led ...
Read MoreJoin us today as we feature Delaney Frame, who found herself in a helicopter alongside three others, conducting a routine animal pattern survey in January 2022. Their journey took an unexpected ...
Read MoreLeading Edge Physiotherapy is excited to bring you our first-ever Pickleball Paddle Battle: a recreational pickleball round-robin designed to get fit, have fun, and raise money for charity. Active living ...
Read MoreJoin us today as Theresa Wills generously shares her personal journey as a paraplegic, shedding light on the intricate challenges of accessibility. Her narrative unfolds from a seemingly ordinary night ...
Read MoreIn today's episode, we are privileged to have special guests Charlie and Ray. Charlie, who has been managing Type 1 Diabetes since the third grade, sheds light on the intricacies of ...
Read MoreJoin us today with our special guest, Kristine Kowalchuk. The inception of Food for Thought traces back to a single newspaper article that resonated deeply with Kristine's parents, shedding light ...
Read MoreJoin us today as Christine Schneider recounts her harrowing encounter with a head-on collision on an Alberta highway. Following the incident, she was airlifted to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and ...
Read MoreIn this episode, we are privileged to engage in a conversation with Monica Robson, shedding light on the Pilgrims Hospice, with a specific focus on the Roozen Family Hospice Centre ...
Read MoreKelowna, nestled in the heart of British Columbia's stunning Okanagan Valley, is a golfer's paradise. Boasting breathtaking natural settings, rolling hills, and impeccable course designs, Kelowna offers a remarkable golfing ...
Read MoreIn this episode, we are fortunate to engage in a conversation with Darren Crichton, who shares his profound experience of surviving a stroke. During our discussion, we delve into the ...
Read MoreJoin us in this episode featuring Emmy Stuebing, the Chief Executive Officer of The Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, as she discusses the center's vital role in aiding children ...
Read MoreIn this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Physiotherapist Meaghan Clarke as our special guest. Our primary focus centers on the topic of male pelvic floor dysfunction. These dysfunctions ...
Read MoreIn this episode we are joined by a patient who experienced blood clots following a simple contusion. Having banged her leg, Margaret then went on to face a very serious ...
Read MoreIn this episode, we are joined by Edmonton palliative care physician Dr. Brit Leigh Fermaniuk. We discuss several topics including why she chose this specialty. She shares insight on the ...
Read MoreA lot of people can relate to low back pain. Listen to Hayley, a young athletic woman who has a herniated disc and one that is more than stubborn. We ...
Read MoreIn this episode we are joined by Marie-Josee ("MJ") to discuss life as a competitive dancer. Topics include what it's like to compete in a demanding sport from a very ...
Read MorePelvic health issues can come in a variety of forms. They can be embarrassing, stressful and isolating. You are not alone and and you need not hide from the problem ...
Read MoreWhat's in this Episode? Dizziness is one of the more common complaints among clients that enter the typical medical clinic. It often proves difficult to determine a diagnosis and appropriate ...
Read MoreEver wonder what happens inside a Robotics Lab that is creating game changing programs in healthcare. We did too and so we spent the time learning about robotics and rehabilitation ...
Read MoreIn this episode, our guest Carolyne Robertson shares her first hand account of a shoulder dislocation and subsequent surgery for a rotator cuff tear.Follow and Download our Show On ...
Read MoreIn this episode, our guest Dr. Brock Debenham shares his unique perspective on his area of expertise - Cancer. He discusses life as a radiation oncologist, flags to be aware ...
Read MoreIn this episode we speak with Kent Clark. His first hand experience with tennis elbow is a testament to persistence. While tennis elbow may at first seem simple and often ...
Read MoreIn this episode we had the privilege of spending time with Kristen Klatchuk who underwent a Total Hip Replacement. We share her journey from the time she suffered with significant ...
Read MoreEpisode 1: We talk about the big C word... Cancer with an inspirational guest Bryn Griffiths. In this segment, Bryn shares how he found out about his diagnosis and what is ...
Read MoreRunning is a popular and efficient form of exercise that provides numerous physical and mental benefits. However, for individuals who have given birth, returning to running may seem like a ...
Read MoreIt’s spring. Sunday morning. You’re up before the kids and are gearing up to go for a morning run just in time to catch the sun come up ...
Read MoreOur balance is something we take for granted. Unfortunately, it is an essential skill for remaining healthy throughout our life. With loss of balance comes increases in the frequency and ...
Read MoreCognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) focuses on the development of cognitive skills, which have been lost or altered as a result of neurological trauma. The aim of treatment is to improve ...
Read MoreRadial Shockwave Therapy in Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park and St. Albert is becoming one of the most commonly advertised treatments for pain. At Leading Edge Physiotherapy, we understand that ...
Read MoreAquatic therapy is likely for you... you just don't know it yet. In this short video, I get a chance to show you how it might give you the opportunity ...
Read MoreBecause this whole effort is about you. We will never stray from the need to focus on your safety. Our measures remain in place to ensure our patients are able ...
Read MoreThanks to our guest contributor Justin Koch for contributing to this post. Justin knows what pros need. He has a background as a collegiate baseball player and subsequent certification in ...
Read MoreListen to our pelvic health experts Lindsay James and Meaghan Clarke as they delve into this important topic. We discuss many issues including incontinence, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, pre/...
Read MoreBuilding a Base for the Spring By Dan Timmermans Its winter here in Edmonton: dark, cold and snowy. Most people living here through the winter months will acclimatize, although not ...
Read MoreThe pathway to Net Zero It's the start of a new year. For many of us it means resolutions. For Leading Edge Physiotherapy, it has always been a time for ...
Read MoreWhiplash and cancer might not seem related at first glance, but in this episode, we delve into both scenarios to discuss what can be done to reduce the impact that ...
Read MoreIn this episode we talk about keeping up with your own healthcare during the pandemic. We then introduce our two experts in pediatric rehabilitation, Farrah Hasham and Carrie Sleno. The ...
Read MoreBased on the update provided by the Premiere and Minister of Health today, there is NO change to our processes or appointments at this time. That doesn't mean we aren't ...
Read MoreSpecial thanks to guest columnist Denise Wagner (OT)As a kid, some of our most memorable childhood moments probably involve some form of sensory processing...the twinge in your stomach ...
Read MoreWhy cancer rehabilitation? The answer is rather personal.By Grant FedorukWith the opening of our newest facility, this is a question that I have been asked a lot lately. ...
Read MoreIf you have been so unfortunate as this guy playing frisbee (like I have been far too many times) then the chances are you have developed something called scar ...
Read MoreRotator Cuff Injuries 20-25% of people have a rotator cuff tear and they don't even know that they have one. What is a rotator cuff injury? What can I do? ...
Read MoreBam… Out of nowhere a person can often be confronted by the scary feeling of not knowing what is happening in their head. Their world is literally turned upside down. ...
Read MoreIs nerve pain getting on your nerves? Listen to our podcast about peripheral neuropathy to learn about what it is and more important, what you can do about it. Our ...
Read MoreIt is common and is often normal. It is the motor milestone that is most highly anticipated when your child reaches the age of one. As your little one progresses ...
Read More(Guest contributions from Adam Burns)Concussions in young athlete’s are a growing concern in today’s contact sports. No parent wants to see a child sustain any injury let ...
Read MoreFlip FlopsMid winter dreams, the smell of spring and of course the call of the lake in the summer all bring visions of shorts, summer dresses and of course "...
Read MoreAt leading Edge Physiotherapy we don't just offer vestibular rehabilitation. We offer a full spectrum of services for those suffering dizziness, balance and vestibular issues in Edmonton and St. Albert. ...
Read MoreLet me begin by saying how much we have missed all of you who have not been able to access our services for one on one care. We appreciate that ...
Read MoreHello and best wishes following this Easter weekend,As the Alberta Pandemic Response continues, we are proud to be playing a positive role in it as well. Since the launch ...
Read MoreWe appreciate and support the recent decisions made by the Chief Medical Officer and the Alberta Government that were announced on Friday March 27, 2020. The government issued new directives in order ...
Read MoreThe healthcare environment has been changing daily. As a response to the quickly shifting landscape, Leading Edge Physiotherapy recently took steps that we believe were required to be proactive during ...
Read MoreWe think that every injury and concern matters. However, during this stressful time that we are sharing together, Leading Edge is taking a proactive approach to ensuring that those patients ...
Read MoreToday we treat you in a different way - effective immediately we are suspending active non-emergent patients: Hello Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and all of you who are part ...
Read MoreIt has been a long few weeks for everyone! To those who are calling us angry that we are open, please understand that we are doing this to help. Our ...
Read MoreOur business remains OPEN, clean, safe and available to patients. Why you may ask? We continue to take direction from the Government Of Alberta and our professional regulatory body. Our ...
Read MoreWinter is starting to come to an end. Listen to our Fit After 40 show with J'Lyn Nye and yours truly as we discuss fractured ankles.Listen below to find out:...
Read MoreGuest Post By ~ Matt PinardDid you remember watching the Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship run? You may recall a specific moment in Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Golden ...
Read MoreWe love making a difference in people's lives.We really love getting to know new people.We are passionate about Runwild.We can't think of a better way to combine ...
Read MoreGuest Post ~ Colin JamesNobody can really explain where the term "bees knees" came from. There isn't anything overly impressive about bees knee - but your knees on the other ...
Read MoreThe answer is yes. Under Alberta’s Auto Insurance Regulations the choice of treatment provider is yours to make. At Leading Edge we believe that your body is your most ...
Read MorepersonalityHeidi, the resident clinic mother and baker, chose her career at the age of 14 after attending physio for an ankle injury. After that, anytime she drove past Corbett Hall, ...
Read MoreAt Leading Edge Physio, we see a lot of feet. One of the most common complaints that people come to us with is heel pain. Unfortunately, when the feet hurt, ...
Read MoreDo you suffer from shoulder pain and live in Edmonton or St. Albert? We treat shoulder pain daily and it all starts with getting to know what can go wrong ...
Read MoreNot Just a cold shoulder… A frozen shoulder: If you look at these pictures and are wishing that you could raise you arm above your head, you may very well ...
Read MoreWe are asked almost daily about PRP. In this article we will do our best to spell out the treatment, the hype and whether or not the appointments pan out ...
Read MoreGLA:D™ works for individuals who experience any level of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, whether they are awaiting surgery or not. While referrals are welcome from any healthcare ...
Read MoreIt is with nostalgia, excitement and enthusiasm that I get to write this column about bringing our brand of physiotherapy to the community where I grew up. April 8, 2019 is our ...
Read MoreAs part of our Pelvic Health Program in Edmonton and St. Albert, we believe that a large part of our role is educating the public.Did you know that more ...
Read MorePelvic health issues can come in a variety of forms. They can be embarrassing, stressful and isolating. You are not alone and and you need not hide from the problem ...
Read MoreYUP IT'S US AGAIN: We are back again and getting more fun with age. We are pleased to be hosting the Leading Edge Comedy Gala October 13, 2018. What is it? This ...
Read MoreAre you suffering from heavy and tired legs? Is the circulation in your legs giving you problems getting around? Then try Capilano’s Medical Compression Stockings for healthy legs. Chronic ...
Read MoreWe are so very privileged to live and work in Edmonton and St. Albert. We believe that with that privilege comes a level of responsibility. Sometimes being a part of ...
Read MoreIf the kids can - We can: Leading Edge is teaming up with our friends at Lululemon to offer training for RunWild! The Challenge: If kids can do 1km then ...
Read MoreTraction is the Treatment – Decompression is the Result Traction is the process of drawing or pulling. When we utilize our hands or some mechanical device to apply this force to ...
Read MoreA throwback to 2011 - while the segment is several years old the information is as relevant today: Here is a short segment that Anita Cassidy and I did on CTV ...
Read MoreWhen our Edmonton Oilers young gun Taylor Hall went down with a high ankle sprain, I was asked by many patients why he was out for the season. Were the ...
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