Anne Edwards

Pleasantview Physio

11044 51 AVE NW STE 310, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5B4

Anne has been a physical therapist in private practice since graduating from the University of Alberta in 1997. She is invested in continuing education and over the years has completed additional training in chronic pain, sports assessment, evaluating the jaw. and breathing dysfunction. 2016 Anne completed a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science and published a paper on rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. In addition to treating all traditional physiotherapy problems like sprains/strains, car accidents, post-surgery or post-fracture problems, Anne has several areas of interest in her practice. >Exercise and Self Management Function and performance are big priorities for Anne, and exercise is part of everyone’s treatment. As a road and trail runner she knows the importance of self maintenance. Teaching people to take care of their own body and develop an exercise habit is her goal. She also offers Healthy Athlete assessments to look at specific movement and strength related to a person’s sport or activity to offer guidance and treatment before an injury happens. >Ongoing Pain Anne has had success treating chronic pain in areas like the neck, shoulder, back and hip, often using Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). She has been a certified Gunn IMS practitioner since 2003 and has training in Active Release Techniques and other hands-on treatment methods. >TMD and Headaches Another area of focus for Anne is treating orofacial pain. This includes headaches, face pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. She can also work with your dentist to help sort out these issues. >Breathing Dysfunction Poor breathing can affect many aspects of life. Altered breathing patterns and breathing weakness can be a factor in problems traditionally treated by physiotherapy such as ongoing neck or back pain. Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness or anxiety that are not caused by a medical problem may be triggered by poor breathing habits. Even asthma and COPD can be made worse by dysfunctional breathing. Anne can identify any connections between dysfunctional breathing and your symptoms. Treatment is aimed at optimizing breathing for daily activities, work or sport and may include exercises to reduce carbon dioxide sensitivity or increase strength of the diaphragm as well as addressing poor posture, stiff joints or other weak muscles which may contribute to breathing limitations.