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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 ...
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 ...
Read MoreTales 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 ...
Read MoreWhiplash 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 ...
Read MoreA 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 ...
Read MoreThanks 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 ...
Read MoreDo 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 ...
Read MoreTreat 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 ...
Read MoreSidney 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 ...
Read MoreNormally 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 ...
Read MoreAt 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 ...
Read MoreThis 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 ...
Read MoreIf 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 ...
Read MoreLocated 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 ...
Read MoreLocated 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 ...
Read MoreAt 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 ...
Read MoreWhat 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 ...
Read MoreYep! 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 ...
Read MoreConcept 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 ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is excited to offer the Edmonton and area an expanded therapeutic exercise program. This program will be supervised by a Capilano Kinesiologist who is a human movement ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is an Alberta Health Services (AHS) Allied Health – Edmonton Zone approved provider of physiotherapy. Together with your Capilano physiotherapist, you can develop a plan to wake up ...
Read MoreHere is something that may seem obvious once it is said out loud, but let me just say it: we all have pain. I think that most would agree that ...
Read MoreFrozen shoulder is a painful condition in which the shoulder, in the absence of demonstrable trauma, quickly gets very stiff and sore. Even small sudden movements can shoot a lightning ...
Read MoreIf your chronic and stubborn sore spots have not responded satisfactorily to rest and exercise, Graston Technique (GT) soft-tissue mobilization may be a physiotherapy treatment for you. How Does Graston ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab has achieved an outstanding reputation for the treatment of acute and chronic sprains and strains, work and sports injuries, and timely psychological intervention. We have a highly skilled ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is pleased to offer patients the new custom fit Queen Cobra orthotic. From high heels to boots to flats, the Queen Cobra can be easily placed into ...
Read MoreNational Physiotherapy Week began over thirty years ago and changed from a week to a month in 2000. Capilano Rehab is excited to celebrate the 2015 Physiotherapy Month with physiotherapists in the ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is pleased to offer the advanced BIODEX® Multi-joint Isokinetic testing and rehab system that provides consistent and accurate objective data addressing muscular imbalances in both the upper ...
Read MoreAre Time and Gravity Killing Your Legs? Even with plenty of exercise and a healthy lifestyle, standing on your feet all day can lead to nagging aches and pains in ...
Read MoreWhen your mind works against you, stress and anxiety can get in the way of laughter, life, and love. Whether you have had a job change, have become parents, or ...
Read MoreIt seems like only yesterday that we opened our first location in St. Albert. From our small corner of the world, we have enjoyed sharing our happiness, skills and technology ...
Read MoreCapilano shops the globe for state-of-the-art non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief treatment equipment. Capilano’s therapeutic neuro-modulation devices are specifically programmed to target the needs of your injury or condition, both ...
Read MoreDiabetes and diabetic foot pain is becoming more prevalent. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 345 million people worldwide have diabetes. The American Diabetes Association projects diabetes to be ...
Read MoreEach day, chronic pain drains those people who suffer from it; it can sap their joy and affect the quality of their life. A painful heel, for example, can make ...
Read MoreCapilano has Christmas gift suggestions that can help your hard to buy friend or family member get all they want for Christmas. And from now until December 24, 2014 only, every purchase ...
Read MoreRain. Snow. Sleet. Shine. Your feet slosh and slog through it all during our long fall and winter seasons. Capilano is pleased to introduce a new line of Comfortmaxx™ with ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_1941" align="alignright" width="215"] Annora Proudfoot, RMT[/caption]Imagine your tight muscle aches and pains melting away. Imagine your tension headaches disappearing. Therapeutic massage has been shown to ...
Read MoreIf you are planning to travel via plane this fall and winter, and you are worried about swelling and leg discomfort, you may want to consider graduated medical compression stockings ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_1912" align="alignright" width="220"] Erin Lovell, MScPT. Physical Therapist[/caption]Erin is one of Capilano’s experienced physiotherapists and she is currently taking new acute care and chronic ...
Read MoreDizziness and Vertigo RehabWhat Causes Vestibular Dysfunction?Although dizziness and vertigo can be due to a variety of causes, a large percentage originates from the vestibular system, a part ...
Read MoreOne of the most common sports injuries that will often go untreated is the common ankle sprain. Most people have had experience with a sprained ankle, unfortunately, most do not ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab can electronically direct bill your Alberta Blue Cross for a variety of different rehab services. And these services are conveniently all under one roof! What Capilano Rehab Services ...
Read MoreIn addition to being excellent at what we love doing, one reason many patients appreciate attending Capilano Rehab Centre is that there is FREE Parking. And plenty of it!Whether ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_1468" align="alignright" width="220"] Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault,Physiothérapeute, MSc.PT[/caption]Capilano Rehab Centre is pleased to introduce physiotherapist, Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault to their growing professional health team. Marie-Josee ...
Read MoreDo you suffer from chronic knee pain? Do you have trouble walking, jogging or climbing stairs? Are you knees often stiff and sore? If you have issues with arthritic knee ...
Read MoreImagine what it would be like to walk without pain or walk without a cane? Imagine what it would be like to wake up in the morning without throbbing arthritic ...
Read MoreCapilano has achieved an outstanding reputation for the assessment and treatment of Whiplash Associated Disorders, both acute and chronic. If your accident in Edmonton has left your body in worse ...
Read MorePain in the ball of the foot can be many things. Often it is the result of repetitive high pressure loading on the forefoot from sports activities. It can also ...
Read MoreIf you are experiencing TMJ or jaw pain, you may be a candidate for intramuscular stimulation (IMS). IMS is a fast and effective way to treat your jaw pain. What ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Physiotherapy Clinic in Edmonton is a proud sponsor of the Silent Sand Beach Volleyball Event. Canada’s Deaflympic Men’s Volleyball team will compete on level playing sand ...
Read MoreApproximately 3 years ago my partners and I decided that we needed to put together an event that would align our business culture of:having a tonne of fun providing exceptional ...
Read MoreCelebrating National Physical Therapy Month in Edmonton It's National Physiotherapy Month! At Capilano Rehab physiotherapy clinic in Edmonton, we want to help raise awareness about the important contributions that physiotherapy ...
Read MorePhysiotherapist Prescribed Orthotics for your Hard Working Feet Are you hard on your feet? Do you need orthotics that can handle the perspiration, pressure and punishment that your work ...
Read MorePhysiotherapy to Reduce Work Injury Downtime Workers are a company’s most valuable resource. So protecting their health, promoting wellness, preventing work injuries, and ensuring workplace safety are of the ...
Read MorePhysiotherapists recommend cervical pillows for neck pain Physical therapists know that proper support for your neck while you sleep can help reduce neck pain. It can also improve the quality ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab physiotherapy clinic in Edmonton offers Graston® Technique for nagging soft tissue injuries like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow. Graston® Technique (GT) provides patients with improved diagnosis and treatment ...
Read MoreRadial Shockwave Physical Therapy is an effective treatment Chronic patellar tendinopathy, commonly called Jumper's Knee, is a chronic overuse injury of the patellar tendon that is especially prevalent in athletes ...
Read MorePhysical Therapists know that diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain (DPNP) is a common and often disabling complication of diabetes. You can experience pain, burning, numbness, tingling or loss of feeling your ...
Read MoreCapilano has expanded their Psychology, Pain Management, and Counseling service hours. Whether you require individual or couples therapy, or a chronic pain assessment, Capilano will provide you a personalized ...
Read MoreDid you know that every day in Alberta an average of 75 people sustain injuries in traffic collisions? And as you might expect, more auto accidents typically occur due to snow ...
Read MoreGet Shockwave Physiotherapy in Edmonton Our physical therapy Radial Shockwave program was featured in the November/December 2012 issue of REPS fitness magazine.In their REPS report, REPS magazine highlighted 5 cutting-edge ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab is delighted to offer Edmonton a brand new massage therapy service designed specifically for expecting and post-partum mothers.Pregnancy and postpartum massage can reduce your physical symptoms and ...
Read MoreHave you had to quit dancing? Problems in your feet, ankles, hips, and even lower back can be due to improper foot biomechanics and not just the wrong dance steps. ...
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