A lot of people can relate to low back pain. Listen to Hayley, a young athletic woman who has a herniated disc and one that is more  than stubborn. We chat about disc herniation, how you can tell you might have one and about her real life experience in managing a frustrating problem.

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Join us for this next 20 minutes as we talk with our Physiotherapy expert on Cancer Rehabilitation.  Christy has been practicing in various locations in Alberta and the UK since 1999.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since.  She has studied under Dr. Aung completing her Certificate in Medical Acupuncture from the U of A and is Gunn IMS certified.  She studied Graston Technique and has gone on to specialize in Oncology Rehabilitation; becoming certified in lymphatic therapy, and earning her specialization in Oncology Rehab from the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute in Denver, CO. Through her physical therapy journey she has learned that the journey never ends but is a series of beginnings that lead you to places you never thought you would go, and she brings this edge to all of her patient interactions. 

Christy shares her unique insight, skills and expertise for those who are facing their own challenges with a Cancer diagnosis. From Breast Cancer and edema to radiation, chemo and neuropathy, we cover a broad range of topics. 

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This is a sensitive topic to be sure. It is also one that needs to be talked about. One of the best ways to create conversation is to have them. In this episode we are joined by Kristen Raworth who shares her very personal and real story of her experience with the MAID Process. 

In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed federal legislation that allows eligible Canadian adults to request medical assistance in dying. Join me and Kristen for the next 20 minutes as I learn about how she lived this difficult end of life journey with someone very dear to her. 

In this episode we are joined by Marie Josee ("MJ") to discuss life as a competitive dancer. Topics include what it's like to compete in a demanding sport from a very young age, dealing with injuries and managing the many demands of intense training. 

We discuss MJ's passion for caring for athletes and her personal journey to becoming a physiotherapist. She shares advice for young competing athletes and their care givers as they are sure to face their own challenges as they work toward their own aspirations.  

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.

In today's episode, we talk about urinary incontinence with Anita Grande-Armet. She shares her experience with this health issue from it's very real impact through to the help she received for it. 

If you or someone you know has issues with urinary frequency or the loss of bladder function - listen up - this discussion sheds much needed light on the topic. Advice and more with Life Shouldn't Hurt. 

Dizziness is one of the more common complaints among clients that enter the typical medical clinic. It often proves difficult to determine a diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. In this episode, you will hear first hand what it is like to face vertigo and what can be done for patient's who have more resistant forms of BPPV. 

You will learn about the TRV chair and a patient's experience with this state of the art treatment.

 The TRV Chair is a unique tool for the diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). With the TRV Chair, our expert examiners can rotate their patients 360 degrees along the plane of each semicircular canal. 

Ever wonder what happens inside a Robotics Lab that is creating game changing programs in healthcare. We did too and so we spent the time learning about robotics and rehabilitation with our guest Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell. We discussed how robotics is changing the game by bringing advanced knowledge and care to remote parts of the province. We even got into some discussion about artificial intelligence  (AI) and its role in a healthcare of the future.

In this episode we speak with Carolyne Robertson. Her first hand experience with a significant shoulder dislocation can guide many patients who are going through their own recovery. Unfortunately, Carolyne also suffered a rotator cuff tear and for those who are awaiting surgery or contemplating it, this show is certainly worth a listen.  

In this episode we speak with Kent Clark. His first hand experience with tennis elbow is a testament to persistence. While tennis elbow may at first seem simple and often goes away as fast as it comes on, for many it can can continue and impact a persons life in a serious way. We talk about his troubles enjoying activity and various attempts to solve it. We discuss radial shockwave therapy and how it can help many people who are about to give up on this common problem. 

In this episode, our guest Dr. Brock Debenham shares his unique perspective on his area of expertise - Cancer. He discusses life as a radiation oncologist, flags to be aware of, different types of cancers that he treats and so much more.