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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, 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 ...

Edge in the Community, Hips, Knees and Shins, Life Shouldn't Hurt Podcasts, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| July 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen : On Running with a Total Hip Replacement with Guest Al Tingley

Join us today with Al Tingley as he shares his journey of overcoming a total hip replacement while continuing to run. Al, an avid ...

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 ...

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

| June 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Anti-Inflammatory Diets with Expert Guest Raina Beugelink

Today we are joined by Raina Beugelink to delve into the topic of anti-inflammatory diets. Inflammation is a common issue that many people face, ...

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

| May 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Limitations of Accessibility with Guest Theresa Wills

Please join us today as we hear from Theresa Wills, who has endured the challenges of living with a T12/L1 compression fracture, resulting ...

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 ...

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

| February 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On Regenerative Medicine with Expert Guest Dr. Nathan Thakur

Join us today on the show as we engage with Dr. Nathan Thakur, a distinguished regenerative medicine physician based in Calgary. Regenerative medicine is ...

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 ...

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

| January 2024 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On A Helicopter Crash with Special Guest Delaney Frame

Join us today as we feature Delaney Frame, who found herself in a helicopter alongside three others, conducting a routine animal pattern survey in ...

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

| January 2024 by grant

The Inaugural Paddle Battle

Leading 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 ...

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 ...

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

| October 2023 by Megan Pelz

Listen: On the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre with Guest Emmy Stuebing

Join us in this episode featuring Emmy Stuebing, the Chief Executive Officer of The Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, as she discusses the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, 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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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, 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, 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 ...

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

| March 2020 by grant

What are we doing? Why are we still open? – March 17, 2020?

Our business remains OPEN, clean, safe and available to patients. Why you may ask? We continue to take direction from the Government Of Alberta ...

Edge in the Community, Edge Life, Simply Leading Edge

| February 2020 by grant

Leading Edge, Lululemon & You = RunWest

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 ...

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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 ...

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

| October 2019 by grant

it’s our people: heidi’s cookie recipe might heal too

personalityHeidi, the resident clinic mother and baker, chose her career at the age of 14 after attending physio for an ankle injury. After that, ...

Edge in the Community, Education, Injuries and Conditions, Hips, Knees and Shins, Simply Leading Edge, Treatments and advice

| May 2019 by grant

GLA:D Canada Now at Leading Edge

GLA:D™ works for individuals who experience any level of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, whether they are awaiting surgery or not. While ...

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Edge in the Community, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| April 2019 by grant

Coming Home – Leading Edge Physiotherapy in Sherwood Park

It is with nostalgia, excitement and enthusiasm that I get to write this column about bringing our brand of physiotherapy to the community where ...

Leading Edge in the Community Spring 2018

Edge in the Community, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| March 2018 by grant

Full Steam Ahead & It’s Only March

We are so very privileged to live and work in Edmonton and St. Albert. We believe that with that privilege comes a level of ...

Edge in the Community, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| March 2018 by grant

Leading Edge Physiotherapy & Lululemon RunWild 10k Run clinic

If the kids can - We can: Leading Edge is teaming up with our friends at Lululemon to offer training for RunWild! The Challenge: ...

Edge in the Community, Random Leading Edge Musings, Simply Leading Edge

| January 2018 by grant

On our way to over $1,000,000 in contributions – but it’s more than just Money we give!

Thanks for helping us make a difference in our community:The Why When we started Leading Edge Physiotherapy we conceived an idea of holding ...

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, 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 ...