edge blog: ask the physio

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Elbows, Wrists and Hands, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Shoulders, Treatments and advice | February 2022 by grant
Radial Shockwave Treatment – What you should know
Radial Shockwave Therapy in Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park and St. Albert is becoming one of the most commonly advertised treatments for pain. At ...
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Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Swimex Aquatic Therapy, Treatments and advice | December 2021 by grant
Aquatic Therapy – Dive in to Get Results on Your Recovery (Video)
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 ...
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Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice | March 2021 by grant
Prepare Like The Pros – Warm Up Properly
Thanks to our guest contributor Justin Koch for contributing to this post. Justin knows what pros need. He has a background as a collegiate ...
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Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge | January 2021 by grant
Reducing our footprint means making an even bigger difference
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 ...
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Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge | June 2020 by grant
Meet our Leading Edge Vestibular Rehabilitation Team in Edmonton, St. Albert & Sherwood Park
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 ...
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Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts | March 2020 by grant
Spring Means Casts Come Off – Fractured Ankles on Fit After 40
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 ...
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Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Foot Pain, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice | March 2020 by grant
Is the Achilles Tendon Your Achilles Heel?
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 ...
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Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice | February 2020 by grant
The Bees Knees, The Terrible Triad and Other Knee Injuries
Guest Post ~ Colin JamesNobody can really explain where the term "bees knees" came from. There isn't anything overly impressive about bees knee - ...
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Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice | November 2019 by grant
I was in a car accident, do I have a choice where I get my treatment?
The answer is yes. Under Alberta’s Auto Insurance Regulations the choice of treatment provider is yours to make. At Leading Edge we believe ...
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Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Foot Pain, Treatments and advice | October 2019 by grant
2 Major Causes of Heel Pain
At Leading Edge Physio, we see a lot of feet. One of the most common complaints that people come to us with is heel ...
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Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice | July 2019 by grant
PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma: is it worth it?
We are asked almost daily about PRP. In this article we will do our best to spell out the treatment, the hype and whether ...
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Ask the Physio, Pelvic Health, Random Leading Edge Musings | January 2019 by grant
Types of Urinary Incontinence
As part of our Pelvic Health Program in Edmonton and St. Albert, we believe that a large part of our role is educating the ...
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Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Pelvic Health | December 2018 by grant
What to Expect at Your First Visit With A Leading Edge Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Pelvic health issues can come in a variety of forms. They can be embarrassing, stressful and isolating. You are not alone and and you ...
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Ask the Physio, Swimex Aquatic Therapy, Treatments and advice | December 2017 by grant
Aquatic Therapy for Low Back Pain – Goggles Optional
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 ...
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Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice | January 2017 by grant
Is Radial Shockwave Right For Me?
Do you suffer from tennis elbow, golfers elbow, jumpers knee (patellar tendinitis), achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis or rotator cuff tendinitis and you live in ...
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Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice | February 2016 by grant
6 Ways Aquatic Therapy Can Help You
Water plays an essential role in our lives. This transparent fluid made up of three atoms, one oxygen and two hydrogen, forms the major ...
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Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice | February 2016 by grant
Are Dizziness and Vertigo the same thing?
Vertigo is not the same as dizziness These words are not synonyms. It is an important fact for a person to understand, since they ...
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Ask the Physio | December 2015 by grant
Ask the Physio
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 "...
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Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| November 2024 by grant

Listen On Knee Replacements 6 Months Later with Patient Guy Brindley

Join Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy on this episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt as they continue to follow Guy Brindley’s journey after ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Lower and Middle Back, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| November 2024 by grant

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 ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| October 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: ON GLA:D with Expert Guest Jason Daoust

Joining the conversation today are Leading Edge’s own GLA:D Program coordinator and trainer Jason Daoust. Jason is a physiotherapist who works to ...

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| September 2024 by grant

yah that’s right we have a youtube channel…

Check out our very own leading edge youtube channel. Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest in rehabilitation technology, techniques and information ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Head and Neck, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| August 2024 by grant

Managing Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common issue that affects many people, often resulting from poor posture, muscle strain, or injury. Whether it’s a mild ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Simply Leading Edge

| July 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Extreme Weightloss with Guest Kevin Chaput

Join 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 ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Simply Leading Edge

| July 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On CRPS with Guest Laurie Johnston

Join us today with Laurie Johnson. Laurie has been dealing with CRPS, also known as complex regional pain syndrome. What began as a simple ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| June 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Being a Special Olympian with Guest Leanne Loewen

Join us today as we delve into the inspiring journey of Leanne Loewen, a distinguished Special Olympian with a remarkable record of medal achievements. ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Pelvic Health, Simply Leading Edge

| June 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Poop with Guests Lindsay James and Lindsay Torok-Both

Please join us today as we welcome special guests Lindsay James and Lindsay Torok-Both for an insightful discussion on poop. We will explore what ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| May 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Multiple Sclerosis with Special Guest Patrycia Rzechowka

Join us today as we explore the courageous journey of Patrycia Rzechowka, who shares her personal experience with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her symptoms began ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| April 2024 by grant

what if…Grant shares a bunch of them on the Early Days Podcast

In this episode of the Early Days podcast, host Jackie Rae-Greening sits down with Grant Fedoruk, a tenacious physiotherapist and community leader renowned for ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| January 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On A Story of Resilience with Special Guest Kelsey Duliba

Join us today as we hear from Kelsey Duliba, who courageously shares her profound journey of navigating the aftermath of a tragic car accident ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| January 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Total Knee Replacement Part One with Guest Guy Brindley

Join 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 ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| December 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Accessibility with Guest Theresa Wills

Join us today as Theresa Wills generously shares her personal journey as a paraplegic, shedding light on the intricate challenges of accessibility. Her narrative ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| December 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Type 1 Diabetes with Guest Charlie and Ray Davidson

In 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, ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| November 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen : On Food for Thought with Guest Kristine Kowalchuk

Join us today with our special guest, Kristine Kowalchuk. The inception of Food for Thought traces back to a single newspaper article that resonated ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| November 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On the Pilgrims Hospice with Guest Monica Robson

In this episode, we are privileged to engage in a conversation with Monica Robson, shedding light on the Pilgrims Hospice, with a specific focus ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| October 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Strokes with Guest Patient Darren Crichton

In this episode, we are fortunate to engage in a conversation with Darren Crichton, who shares his profound experience of surviving a stroke. During ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Pelvic Health, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| September 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Male Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Guest Expert Meaghan Clarke

In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Physiotherapist Meaghan Clarke as our special guest. Our primary focus centers on the topic of ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| September 2023 by grant

Listen: On Blood Clots with Guest Patient Margaret

In this episode we are joined by a patient who experienced blood clots following a simple contusion. Having banged her leg, Margaret then went ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| August 2023 by grant

Listen: On Palliative Care and Being a Palliative Care Physician with Dr. Brit-Leigh Fermaniuk

In this episode, we are joined by Edmonton palliative care physician Dr. Brit Leigh Fermaniuk. We discuss several topics including why she chose this ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Lower and Middle Back, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| August 2023 by grant

Listen: On Low Back Pain – When It’s A Disc Herniation with Guest Haley Benwood

A lot of people can relate to low back pain. Listen to Hayley, a young athletic woman who has a herniated disc and one ...

Ask the Physio, Capilano Rehab, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Pediatrics, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| June 2023 by grant

Listen: On Competetive Dance & Becoming a Physiotherapist with MJ Dupuis Arsenault

In 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 ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Pelvic Health, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| June 2023 by grant

Listen: On Incontinence and Pelvic Health Rehab: From A Patient’s Perspective

Pelvic health issues can come in a variety of forms. They can be embarrassing, stressful and isolating. You are not alone and and you ...

Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| June 2023 by grant

Listen: On Vertigo & the TRV Chair With Guest Roberta Slobodian

What's in this Episode? Dizziness is one of the more common complaints among clients that enter the typical medical clinic. It often proves difficult ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| June 2023 by grant

Listen: On Robotics and Rehabilitation

Ever wonder what happens inside a Robotics Lab that is creating game changing programs in healthcare. We did too and so we spent the ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Shoulders, Simply Leading Edge

| June 2023 by grant

Listen: On Post Operative Shoulder Surgery with Guest Patient Carolyne Robertson

In this episode, our guest Carolyne Robertson shares her first hand account of a shoulder dislocation and subsequent surgery for a rotator cuff tear....

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| April 2023 by grant

Listen: On Radiation Oncology with Brock Debenham

In this episode, our guest Dr. Brock Debenham shares his unique perspective on his area of expertise - Cancer. He discusses life as a ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| April 2023 by grant

Listen: On Tennis Elbow With Patient Kent Clark

In this episode we speak with Kent Clark. His first hand experience with tennis elbow is a testament to persistence. While tennis elbow may ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| April 2023 by grant

Listen: On Total Hip Replacement With Kristen Klatchuk

In this episode we had the privilege of spending time with Kristen Klatchuk who underwent a Total Hip Replacement. We share her journey from ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Pelvic Health, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| February 2023 by grant

Return to Running Post-partum: Where do I begin?

Running is a popular and efficient form of exercise that provides numerous physical and mental benefits. However, for individuals who have given birth, returning ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| January 2023 by grant

Do I need a surgery for my meniscus tear? Take it nice and Knee-sy

It’s spring. Sunday morning. You’re up before the kids and are gearing up to go for a morning run just in time ...

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| January 2023 by grant

Easy Tips to Improve Your Balance – At Any Age

Our balance is something we take for granted. Unfortunately, it is an essential skill for remaining healthy throughout our life. With loss of balance ...

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| October 2022 by grant

Cognitive Rehabilitation – The Brain Needs to Flex Too

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) focuses on the development of cognitive skills, which have been lost or altered as a result of neurological trauma. The ...

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Elbows, Wrists and Hands, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Shoulders, Treatments and advice

| February 2022 by grant

Radial Shockwave Treatment – What you should know

Radial Shockwave Therapy in Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park and St. Albert is becoming one of the most commonly advertised treatments for pain. At ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Swimex Aquatic Therapy, Treatments and advice

| December 2021 by grant

Aquatic Therapy – Dive in to Get Results on Your Recovery (Video)

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 ...

Ask the Physio, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| March 2021 by grant

Prepare Like The Pros – Warm Up Properly

Thanks to our guest contributor Justin Koch for contributing to this post. Justin knows what pros need. He has a background as a collegiate ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Treatments and advice

| March 2021 by grant

Listen: Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Affects Women, Men and Children

Listen to our pelvic health experts Lindsay James and Meaghan Clarke as they delve into this important topic. We discuss many issues including incontinence, ...

Ask the Physio, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Treatments and advice

| January 2021 by grant

Winter Running in Alberta

Building a Base for the Spring By Dan Timmermans Its winter here in Edmonton: dark, cold and snowy. Most people living here through the ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Pediatrics, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| November 2020 by grant

Sensory Processing in Children

Special thanks to guest columnist Denise Wagner (OT)As a kid, some of our most memorable childhood moments probably involve some form of sensory ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| November 2020 by grant

A New Facility For Physiotherapy with a Focus on Cancer Rehabilitation in Edmonton – Why?

Why cancer rehabilitation? The answer is rather personal.By Grant FedorukWith the opening of our newest facility, this is a question that I ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| November 2020 by grant

Scar Tissue -It’s Like A Dry Paint Brush

If you have been so unfortunate as this guy playing frisbee (like I have been far too many times) then the chances are ...

a row of ballerinas wearing white ballerina shoes

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| September 2020 by grant

Pigeon Toed – In-Toeing in the Pediatric Population

It is common and is often normal. It is the motor milestone that is most highly anticipated when your child reaches the age of ...

two soccer players collide while paying the game

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Treatments and advice

| September 2020 by grant

Concussion in Youth Sport

(Guest contributions from Adam Burns)Concussions in young athlete’s are a growing concern in today’s contact sports. No parent wants to see ...

image of two pairs of flip flops or sandals on the beach

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Foot Pain, Random Leading Edge Musings

| August 2020 by grant

To Flip Flop or Not

Flip FlopsMid winter dreams, the smell of spring and of course the call of the lake in the summer all bring visions of ...

Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| June 2020 by grant

Meet our Leading Edge Vestibular Rehabilitation Team in Edmonton, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

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 ...

illustration of collourful arrows and the word update going through them

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Simply Leading Edge

| April 2020 by grant

May 1, 2020 – Government of Alberta Announcement – Leading Edge Responds

Let me begin by saying how much we have missed all of you who have not been able to access our services for one ...

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Edge in the Community, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings

| March 2020 by grant

Still Seeing Urgent Patients – March 24, 2020

The healthcare environment has been changing daily. As a response to the quickly shifting landscape, Leading Edge Physiotherapy recently took steps that we believe ...

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| March 2020 by grant

Am I an Urgent Patient?

We think that every injury and concern matters. However, during this stressful time that we are sharing together, Leading Edge is taking a proactive ...

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Education, Injuries and Conditions

| March 2020 by grant

A new direction – for the time being

Today we treat you in a different way - effective immediately we are suspending active non-emergent patients: Hello Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and ...

Ask the Physio, Covid19 Updates, Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Simply Leading Edge

| March 2020 by grant

Here for our patients in these tough times – at least for now March 18, 2020

It has been a long few weeks for everyone! To those who are calling us angry that we are open, please understand that we ...

close up of a woman wearing exercise equipment siting on the ground fixing her shoes

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts

| March 2020 by grant

Spring Means Casts Come Off – Fractured Ankles on Fit After 40

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 and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Foot Pain, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| March 2020 by grant

Is the Achilles Tendon Your Achilles Heel?

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 ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| February 2020 by grant

The Bees Knees, The Terrible Triad and Other Knee Injuries

Guest Post ~ Colin JamesNobody can really explain where the term "bees knees" came from. There isn't anything overly impressive about bees knee - ...

man sitting on the couch holding his forhead

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| November 2019 by grant

I was in a car accident, do I have a choice where I get my treatment?

The answer is yes. Under Alberta’s Auto Insurance Regulations the choice of treatment provider is yours to make. At Leading Edge we believe ...

Plantar Fasciitis, person outside barefoot in the rain

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Foot Pain, Treatments and advice

| October 2019 by grant

2 Major Causes of Heel Pain

At Leading Edge Physio, we see a lot of feet. One of the most common complaints that people come to us with is heel ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Shoulders, Treatments and advice

| August 2019 by grant

My Darn Rotator Cuff Hurts

Do you suffer from shoulder pain and live in Edmonton or St. Albert? We treat shoulder pain daily and it all starts with getting ...

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Shoulders, Treatments and advice

| July 2019 by grant

Frozen Shoulder

Not Just a cold shoulder… A frozen shoulder: If you look at these pictures and are wishing that you could raise you arm above ...

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| July 2019 by grant

PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma: is it worth it?

We are asked almost daily about PRP. In this article we will do our best to spell out the treatment, the hype and whether ...

woman on the edge of a mountain looking at her surroundings

Ask the Physio, Pelvic Health, Random Leading Edge Musings

| January 2019 by grant

Types of Urinary Incontinence

As part of our Pelvic Health Program in Edmonton and St. Albert, we believe that a large part of our role is educating the ...

woman with blue eyes holding her sweater over her mouth and nose

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Pelvic Health

| December 2018 by grant

What to Expect at Your First Visit With A Leading Edge Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Pelvic health issues can come in a variety of forms. They can be embarrassing, stressful and isolating. You are not alone and and you ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Head and Neck, Lower and Middle Back, Treatments and advice

| February 2018 by grant

What Does Spinal Decompression Do?

Traction is the Treatment – Decompression is the Result Traction is the process of drawing or pulling. When we utilize our hands or some mechanical ...

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings

| February 2018 by grant

Plantar Fasciitis Circa 2011

A throwback to 2011 - while the segment is several years old the information is as relevant today: Here is a short segment that Anita ...

Ask the Physio, Hips, Knees and Shins, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| January 2018 by grant

Tales of A Torn Meniscus… Do they all need surgery?

Tales of a torn meniscus from a physiotherapist who has one! Let me tell a tale of a torn meniscus from a person who ...

Ask the Physio, Head and Neck

| January 2018 by grant

Whiplash – My Doctor says I have A WAD. What does this mean?

Whiplash of the neck is caused by any sudden involuntary forced movement of the head in any direction and the resultant rebound of the ...

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Foot Pain, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| January 2018 by grant

Achilles Tendinitis – Another Top Cause of Heel Pain

A Greek Myth but real to many sufferers! Pain at the back of the heel may be achilles tendinitis. One of the more common ...

group of children playing on the playground dizzy

Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Treatments and advice

| December 2017 by grant

Dizziness and BPPV

Do you experience any of the following? Bouts of dizziness with changes in head or body positions such as bending down, looking up, rolling ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| December 2017 by grant

5 Causes of Overuse Injuries in Runners

Treat your body better than your tires! Like the tire in our featured image, your body will break down after a certain number of ...

Ask the Physio, Swimex Aquatic Therapy, Treatments and advice

| December 2017 by grant

Aquatic Therapy for Low Back Pain – Goggles Optional

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 ...

Ask the Physio, Balance and Dizziness Disorders, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Head and Neck, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| June 2017 by grant

The Effects of Repeated Head Trauma and Multiple Concussions

Sidney Crosby was out again - shouldn't we worry about his long term health? Everyone is talking about concussion in sport but there have ...

Ask the Physio, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Lower and Middle Back, Treatments and advice

| February 2017 by grant

Disc Herniations and You

Normally I would go to the literature and pull out a number of research articles to provide some statistics for your information. ...

Ask the Physio, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| January 2017 by grant

Is Radial Shockwave Right For Me?

Do you suffer from tennis elbow, golfers elbow, jumpers knee (patellar tendinitis), achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis or rotator cuff tendinitis and you live in ...

Ankles and Feet, Ask the Physio, Foot Pain, Treatments and advice

| December 2016 by grant

Plantar Fasciitis – One of The Most Common Causes of Heel Pain

At Leading Edge Physiotherapy, on a daily basis we see feet. We see a lot of them. The most common complaint of pain in ...

woman wearing boxing gloves punching a man

Ask the Physio, Head and Neck, Random Leading Edge Musings, Treatments and advice

| September 2016 by grant

Self Care for TMJ Pain

If you are suffering from TMJ (jaw) symptoms there can be many causes. Everything from the structure of your jaw and grinding of the ...

Ask the Physio, Massage Therapy and Spa Reviews

| August 2016 by grant

The Spa at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Located in the amazing Jasper National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge offers more than just an amazing hotel ...

Ask the Physio, Treatments and advice

| July 2016 by grant

How We Perform Massage and Spa Reviews

At Leading Edge, we are often asked for recommendations for massage therapists and about spas that we visit. Since it is in our nature ...

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| February 2016 by grant

6 Ways Aquatic Therapy Can Help You

Water plays an essential role in our lives. This transparent fluid made up of three atoms, one oxygen and two hydrogen, forms the major ...

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| February 2016 by grant

Are Dizziness and Vertigo the same thing?

Vertigo is not the same as dizziness These words are not synonyms. It is an important fact for a person to understand, since they ...

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| January 2016 by grant

The Young Athlete: 3 Concepts for Parents & Coaches to Consider

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 ...