Radial 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 patients are bombarded daily with convincing, medically-worded advertising about the latest, greatest cures for their pain. Research on the internet ...
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Aquatic 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 to move with less pain and to enhance your recovery. Disclaimer... No Cannon Balls when you attend for your very ...
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Thanks 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 Functional Movement Screen (2012) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (2013). In addition to being a physiotherapist with us, he has also been ...
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The 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 reflections: to reflect on the past year, to look for ways to get better and most important, to look for ...
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At 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. This includes the application of our training, experience, clinical associations and state-of-the-art technology. We have a large team of professionals ...
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Winter 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:What is a fracture? Do all fractures need surgery? What does it mean to reduce a fracture? What can I ...
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Guest 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 State Warriors. Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors’ superstar, bounced the ball between his legs in an attempt to get ...
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Guest 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 hand are impressive. Your knees can be a lovely joint when they are working well. They play a massive role ...
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The 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 important asset. A car can be repaired and even written off, but you only get one body for life. It ...
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At 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, there are few ways to rest them. We need to get around, and unfortunately this requires our feet. Plantar Fasciitis ...
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We 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 for those who are looking for the magic bullet.The TreatmentPRP treatment is the injection of a product made ...
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As 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 than 3.3 million Canadians are dealing with incontinence and yet there remains a stigma and embarrassment around the subject? Sadly, this ...
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Pelvic 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 any longer... there is help.Scheduling your first appointment with a pelvic health physiotherapist can be a little nerve racking, ...
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You won't need goggles to help your lower back but water can make a huge difference on your recovery.Degenerative disc disease, arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, mechanical low back pain and strains of the lumbar spine can make exercising a daunting task. So when all of the ads and ...
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Do you suffer from tennis elbow, golfers elbow, jumpers knee (patellar tendinitis), achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis or rotator cuff tendinitis and you live in Edmonton, St. Albert or surrounding areas? If you answer YES to the 4 questions below you may be a candidate for Radial Shockwave:Do you have pain ...
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Water plays an essential role in our lives. This transparent fluid made up of three atoms, one oxygen and two hydrogen, forms the major constitution of our human body. We all know we need to drink water in order to survive and I believe that we should all drink more ...
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Vertigo is not the same as dizziness These words are not synonyms. It is an important fact for a person to understand, since they mean very different things and will therefor require very different treatment and examination. People will often use the word dizziness to describe any sensation that makes ...
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We have 100 years of combined experience treating acute and complex conditions. Let us put that experience to work for you. There are 2 ways to "ask the physio" 1. Ask for us to blog We are here to help as many people in the world that we can. Unfortunately, we are not ...
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 ...
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Because 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 ...
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Listen 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/...
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Building 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 ...
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Based 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 ...
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Special 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 ...
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Why 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. ...
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If 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 ...
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Rotator 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? ...
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Bam… 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. ...
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Is 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 ...
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It 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 ...
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(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 ...
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Flip 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. ...
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Let 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 ...
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Hello 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 ...
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We 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 ...
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We 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 ...
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personalityHeidi, 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, ...
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Do 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 ...
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Not 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 ...
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GLA: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 ...
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It 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 ...
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YUP 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 ...
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We 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 ...
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If 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 ...
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Traction 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 ...
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A 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 ...
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When 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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Tales of a torn meniscus from a physiotherapist who has one! Let me tell a tale of a torn meniscus from a person who is fortunate to get to help ...
Read MoreCatching your skate in a rut or sudden changes in direction playing indoor soccer can place a mega-strain on your groin. And if your groin is strained, you aren’t ...
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Whiplash of the neck is caused by any sudden involuntary forced movement of the head in any direction and the resultant rebound of the head or neck in the opposite ...
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A Greek Myth but real to many sufferers! Pain at the back of the heel may be achilles tendinitis. One of the more common foot injuries that we treat is ...
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Thanks for helping us make a difference in our community:The Why When we started Leading Edge Physiotherapy we conceived an idea of holding or attending events yearly that aligned ...
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Do you experience any of the following? Bouts of dizziness with changes in head or body positions such as bending down, looking up, rolling over or getting in or out ...
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Treat your body better than your tires! Like the tire in our featured image, your body will break down after a certain number of miles. However, under the right conditions, ...
Read MoreYou won't need goggles to help your lower back but water can make a huge difference on your recovery.Degenerative disc disease, arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, mechanical low back ...
Read MoreCapilano’s Registered Massage Therapists are honored to be the Edmonton Journal’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards Runner Up for Best Massage Therapy in Edmonton. We wish to thank our ...
Read MoreThe countdown to Christmas is on! To help take away some of the perfect gift shopping pressure off of Santa, check out some of Capilano’s favorite holiday gifts:Mediflow ...
Read MoreIf you’re over 40, odds are that you suffer pain, stiffness, or restricted motion in one or more of your body’s 200 plus joints. Perhaps it’s your sore shoulder ...
Read MoreBecoming a champion is not easy. And becoming a repeat champion is even more challenging. We are so honored to be Metro Edmonton’s 2017 Community Choice Physiotherapy Winner. Wow. Two ...
Read MoreDo you suffer from chronic heel pain? Is walking barefoot on hardwood floors almost impossible? Do the first few steps after sitting or standing up in the morning stab like ...
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Sidney Crosby was out again - shouldn't we worry about his long term health? Everyone is talking about concussion in sport but there have been few people in the media ...
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate Edmonton Physiotherapy!Edmonton Physiotherapists are part of the YOU movement. Thousands of Edmonton and surrounding area residents are moving more and moving better with the help of ...
Read MoreLow back pain is a bummer. And it’s even worse if it radiates into your actual buttock or leg! Thankfully, natural help for your acute and chronic low back ...
Read MoreFinding the right pair of custom orthotics is obviously important to foot, ankle, and knee pain sufferers. While Capilano’s professional staff always tailor their orthotics to your patho-mechanical ...
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Normally I would go to the literature and pull out a number of research articles to provide some statistics for your information. I decided that in this blog ...
Read MoreDiscover the benefits of Capilano’s Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) program. This technique, sometimes referred to as dry needling, is minimally invasive and can reduce nagging pain aggravated by chronic muscle ...
Read MoreDo you suffer from tennis elbow, golfers elbow, jumpers knee (patellar tendinitis), achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis or rotator cuff tendinitis and you live in Edmonton, St. Albert or surrounding areas? ...
Read MoreUnfortunately, life can and does hurt. While many men and women can effectively process emotional trauma, many require help in order to enjoy healing and freedom. Through our Psychology Services ...
Read MoreIcy roads are one of the leading causes of winter auto accidents in Alberta. And unfortunately, whiplash is a common injury. Capilano Rehab Centre’s professional whiplash recovery team of ...
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At Leading Edge Physiotherapy, on a daily basis we see feet. We see a lot of them. The most common complaint of pain in the heel is related to a ...
Read MoreAccepted by elite athletes and everyday patients, Graston Technique (GT) is successful in treating nagging soft tissue injuries and conditions, whether they are chronic or post-surgical.Graston Technique® is an ...
Read MorePain. Burning. Shooting. Aching. Throbbing. Stabbing. Nagging. Pain. November 6 to 12, is National Pain Awareness Week and Physiotherapists are leaders at managing pain in Edmonton, Alberta, and Canada.Here are some ...
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This past winter the team took time out during our annual winter retreat to discover the nuances of public speaking with Alyson Connolly. The challenge was that each physio is ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab offers concussion evaluation and post-concussion management through a professional team supervised by Primary Health Provider Physiotherapists who are dedicated to safe recovery. At Capilano, whether you are ...
Read MoreAll of us at Capilano Rehab Centre are humbled and honored to be Metro Edmonton’s 2016 Community Choice Physiotherapy Winner. Our deepest thanks go to our patients and community friends ...
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If you are suffering from TMJ (jaw) symptoms there can be many causes. Everything from the structure of your jaw and grinding of the teeth to a trauma such as ...
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Located in our own clinics back yard of St. Albert, Refined Massage Therapy is centrally located in the "down-town" area on St. Anne Street. There was parking available at the ...
Read MoreWhat do you have in common with a 215 lb. pro muscle model? If you are suffering from weight training injuries or aches and pains, we’ll treat you the way ...
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Located in the amazing Jasper National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge offers more than just an amazing hotel and golf course. Sitting on over 700 ...
Read MoreJust admit it. Your feet were made for walking. And running. And climbing. But foot pain secondary to biomechanical disorders can cause your heels, ankles, and arches to put you ...
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At Leading Edge, we are often asked for recommendations for massage therapists and about spas that we visit. Since it is in our nature to be particular about the people ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_2299" align="alignright" width="121"] Christy Pederson, BScPT[/caption]We were all born to move. To crawl, to walk, to run and even to dance. May is National Physiotherapy ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab offers Myofascial Cupping Massage as part of its professional Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program. Myofascial cupping is an adjunct therapy technique that can further relieve pain and tightness of ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_2305" align="alignright" width="161"] Greg Krook, BScPT[/caption]Do you suffer from a sore shoulder or rotator cuff? Does throwing or reaching hurt almost every time? Capilano’s ...
Read MoreThe theme for World Health Day 2016 is Beat Diabetes, a problem that has continued to grow rapidly in the last few decades. Every year, on April 7th, the World Health ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is a professional fitter of medical compression stockings. Compression stockings can be beneficial in managing legs that feel heavy, tired and/or have cramps and swelling. All ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre has an outstanding reputation for the provision of modern pain relief treatments for adults, teens and seniors. One of our newer and most advanced treatment technologies is ...
Read MoreWater plays an essential role in our lives. This transparent fluid made up of three atoms, one oxygen and two hydrogen, forms the major constitution of our human body. We ...
Read MoreVertigo is not the same as dizziness These words are not synonyms. It is an important fact for a person to understand, since they mean very different things and will ...
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What a pleasant surprise and an amazing ride we are sharing together. In 2015 we were the recipients of an amazing honor. We were recognized by the Edmonton Journals' Readers Choice ...
Read MoreKnee pain is a common symptom of osteoarthritis. In addition to pain, other common symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee include stiffness and swelling. You typically find it difficult to ...
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Yep! It's us again! Heidi Fedoruk from Leading Edge Physiotherapy is proud to lead St Albert's Cash Mob. We are proud to be a part of our amazing communities, we ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre continues to celebrate the Edmonton Eskimo Football Clubs 2015 Grey Cup Victory! We have been a long-time EE fans and season ticket holders and are so glad that ...
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Concept 1: Understanding and Accepting That Children Will Face Injury With the amount of time now dedicated to training and the demands of competing at high levels, young athletes are faced ...
Read MoreWe have 100 years of combined experience treating acute and complex conditions. Let us put that experience to work for you. There are 2 ways to "ask the physio" 1. Ask for us ...
Read MoreDo you have a bulging disc? Do you suffer from low back pain that gets worse when you sit or bend forward? Low back pain is one of the most ...
Read MoreJust like Christmas, the cold weather is coming! You can keep your sore feet both supported and warm this winter with Capilano’s Comfortmaxx™ custom orthotics.Our Comfortmaxx™ orthotics are ...
Read MoreWhile there have been tremendous advances in vehicle safety over the past number of years, getting rear-ended by another car or truck while you are stopped at a light or ...
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