Foot-Friendly Running Tips
Making 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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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 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 ...
Read MoreAquatic 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 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 ...
Read MorePrepare 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 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 ...
Read MoreReducing 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 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 ...
Read MoreMeet 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 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 ...
Read MoreSpring 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.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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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 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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 - 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 ...
Read MoreI 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 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 ...
Read More2 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 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 ...
Read MorePRP – 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 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 ...
Read MoreTypes 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 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 ...
Read MoreWhat 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 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, ...
Read MoreAquatic 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 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 ...
Read MoreIs 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 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 ...
Read More6 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 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 ...
Read MoreAre 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 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 ...
Read MoreAsk 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 "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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Tennis Elbow doesn’t have to come from playing tennis
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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Foot Overpronation and 10 problems it may cause
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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The Inaugural Leading Edge Blog – The Leading Edge Story
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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