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 ...
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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