Fracture & Surgery Recovery

Post-Fracture & Post-Surgical Physiotherapy taken very seriously

If you’ve recently sustained a fracture or undergone orthopedic surgery in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Calgary, Okotoks or Kelowna, your recovery journey is just beginning. At Leading Edge Physiotherapy, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate, expert care to give you a true advantage in healing.

Why Choose Leading Edge Physiotherapy?

Advanced Rehabilitation Protocols: We’ve developed specialized recovery plans tailored to fractures, joint surgeries, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Experienced Physiotherapists: Our team brings years of clinical expertise to help restore mobility, strength, and confidence.
Hands on Care: This is where art meets science. While many locations will offer you an exercise program, we have been busy developing our skills to ensure your optimal recovery.
Personalized Care Plans: Every patient receives a customized treatment strategy designed to meet their unique recovery goals.
Technology Usually Only Professional Athletes Access: Enough said…

What Happens After the Cast Comes Off?

Many patients are surprised to discover that once the cast, brace, or sling is removed, their body still feels far from normal. Pain, stiffness, and weakness are common—and completely expected. That’s because immobilization affects not just the injured bone or surgical site, but also the surrounding muscles, tendons, and joints.

Understanding Your Recovery Timeline

While your physician may not need to see you for several weeks, physiotherapy plays a critical role in the early stages of healing. Our team helps bridge the gap between medical clearance and full recovery by:

Educating you about your injury and healing process
Guiding you through progressive exercises and mobility work
Monitoring your progress and adjusting treatment as needed

Whether you’re recovering from a broken bone, ACL repair, rotator cuff surgery, or other orthopedic procedures, Leading Edge Physiotherapy is here to help you get back to the activities, sports, and lifestyle you love.

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Techniques and modalities to decrease pain and swelling; manual therapy techniques to get stiff joints moving again, prevent excessive scar tissue development and encourage proper tissue healing; exercise programs to regain mobility, strength and balance and education to guide your healing process.

At Leading Edge we offer all of the above in combination, at the right time, to optimize your return to work, sport and life.

To us, you are not just another broken ankle or knee replacement. We will customize your treatment experience based on your condition and your goals. We will augment your treatment with techniques and technology often reserved for elite and professional athletes, to ensure you get the total care you deserve.

At Leading Edge, in addition to the above care, you can also access our Alter-G Zero Gravity Treadmill or our Swimex Aquatic Therapy Pool. Both technologies reduce forces on your extremities and allow for earlier and quicker recovery. These treatments have previously been the domain of professional athletes, but at Leading Edge you are just as important.

Broken bones (fractures)
Knee replacements
Hip replacements
Shoulder replacements
ACL repairs
Meniscus (cartilage) repairs
Carpal Tunnel release
Rotator Cuff repairs
Shoulder Stabilization repairs
Joint arthroscopic repairs
Low Back surgeries including discectomy/laminectomy or fusion

The list is extensive and we are prepared to manage whatever the fracture or surgery that you have faced.

Want to learn more about these recoveries, take a moment and check out our extensive blog library.

Did you know, that we have funding at many of our facilities that can assist with the expense of your post-fracture or surgical care.

If you do not qualify for funding or are being treated at a facility that is not funded by a provincial health plan:

As your injury will be assessed by a registered physical therapist and as the treatments are performed by a physical therapist in our facilities, the procedures are considered physical therapy and should therefore be covered by third party physical therapy insurance coverage.

Nope:

You are welcome to attend and you do not need a referral to access any of our services.

Please have the date of your fracture, surgery and cast removal (if applicable) available for us. We use this information as part of your treatment and for funding purposes.

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