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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Here 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 ...
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It 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 ...
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Pain 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 ...
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Approximately 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. ...
Read MoreSpinal Decompression Physiotherapy Imagine finally living without back pain. Imagine being able to golf, play racquet sports and rec hockey without dreading getting out of bed the next morning. Spinal ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Team Canada Men’s Deaf Beach Volleyball Team. The team will be competing in the first-ever World Deaf Beach Volleyball Championship ...
Read MoreSkilled and Experienced Physiotherapists in Edmonton Why Choose a Capilano Rehab Centre Physiotherapist? Capilano has achieved an outstanding reputation for compassionate and effective care for adults, teens, and seniors. We ...
Read MoreRadial Shockwave for Chronic Hamstring Strain Chronic hamstring strain can put a damper on walking, running, and even bending over to pick stuff off the floor. Chronic hamstring tendinopathy is ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_498" align="aligncenter" width="387"] Minnesota Forward Matt Kassian and Edmonton Oiler Taylor Fedun[/caption]Capilano Rehab Centre was the proud host of the Team 1260 Jason Gregor Show Live ...
Read MorePhysical Therapists advise you to know the Symptoms Physical therapists know that heel pain, irritability and inflammation are good indicators of an overly stressed plantar fascia, the thick connective tissue (...
Read MoreMedical Acupuncture by Licensed Physical TherapistsWhat is old is new again! Acupuncture is an ancient health treatment approach that is making a remarkable comeback in modern times. And it's ...
Read MoreCapilano Rehab Centre has been a recognized provider of Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) for almost 10 years. We were one of the original rehabilitation medicine groups in Western Canada to offer ...
Read MoreEven more painful than watching Bubba Watson miss his putt at the recent world golf championships, is watching your nagging golfer’s elbow keep you away from the game you ...
Read MoreSidewalks are not the only thing that can freeze at this time of the year. So can your shoulder. Frozen shoulder is an unfortunate condition where you lose your shoulder ...
Read MoreCapilano is pleased to offer the BIODEX® System to Edmonton and the surrounding area physical therapy patients.The BIODEX® incorporates the latest in auto-programming, tested robotic treatment protocols, and uncompromised ...
Read MoreFor over a decade, Capilano Rehab Centre has been prescribing and dispensing custom foot orthotics for adults, teens, and athletes. We have provided comfortable and lightweight orthotics for dress, casual, ...
Read MoreThere are many reasons why you have neck pain. Sometimes it can be from a strain or sprain, like a slip and fall or a car accident. Other times it ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_398" align="aligncenter" width="440"] Capilano Physical Therapists are here for YOU![/caption] Physiotherapy gets you moving. Physiotherapy keeps you moving. The physiotherapists at Capilano Rehab Physical Therapy in ...
Read MoreGraston is an innovative physical therapy technique used by physiotherapists to treat soft tissue injuries. It enables physios to address pain management by reducing injury, scar tissue, pain and fascial ...
Read MoreRadial Shock Wave Therapy® (RSWT) is a state-of-the-art, gentle & effective method for fighting chronic pain and insertion origin tendonitis. RSWT works without the use of x-ray equipment or drugs....
Read MoreHave you been told you need back or neck surgery? Spinal Decompression Therapy is an effective non-surgical treatment alternative for a variety of disc-related problems. It is also an affordable ...
Read MoreTips to Running S.M.A.R.T. So, you’ve made the decision to start running. Congratulations! It’s a great way to improve your health and your quality ...
Read More[caption id="attachment_1111" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Physical Therapist treating chronic back pain with IMS therapy[/caption] IMS Physical Therapy for Chronic Back Pain Many people can be frustrated by back ...
Read MoreDo you have any of the following foot problems?Numbness Tingling Burning Loss of feelingMany people who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are disappointed when conventional treatments such ...
Read MoreAs you walk, jog or run, your feet strike the ground with pressure from your body’s weight. Up to three times your entire body weight lands on your feet—...
Read MorePulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy can help relieve the pain of the daily grind!Between our bones are cushions of cartilage, which prevent grinding of the bones. When the ...
Read MoreThe Footmaxx System offers the only means by which to assess a patient's gait and fabricate a custom orthotic device using computerized, dynamic, weight-bearing data instead of a static, non-weight ...
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It is hard to believe that Leading Edge Physiotherapy in St. Albert is now almost 3 years old. We have grown up a lot over these past few years. So what ...
Read MoreStretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. ...
Read MoreMaking running part of a workout routine leads to better physical stamina and a more positive state of mind—but a detrimental foot injury can quickly stop runners in their ...
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It may be called tennis elbow, but these climbers and even people doing handstands are just as likely to suffer from this condition. It can occur to many athletes and ...
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Your feet form the foundation of the body. It is from these 52 bones, 66 joints, 214 ligaments and 38 muscles that we are able to propel ourselves through our daily lives.Further, the ...
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What better way for us to begin our blogging than to tell our story. How and why did Leading Edge Physiotherapy begin? Where did the name come from? What makes ...
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