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Sergiu Duplea

Sergei Duplea is a Physiotherapist at Leaside Sports Medicine. He has a Master’s in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph and a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Sergiu takes an evidence-based, hands-on approach to care, combining manual therapy, soft-tissue techniques, and progressive exercise to help people move better and feel stronger. He works with a wide range of patients—from those recovering from injury or managing persistent pain to athletes striving to perform at their best. Drawing from his own experience in snowboarding, weightlifting, and volleyball, he understands both the physical and mental side of rehab and is committed to helping patients return confidently to the activities they love.

Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts and Three Exercises to Help Your Recovery

August 19, 2026 by Sergiu Duplea
Shockwave Therapy for plantar fasciitis

If you regularly wake up with sharp heel pain when you take your first few steps out of bed, plantar fasciitis may be the reason. It’s one of the most common causes of heel pain and can affect anyone from runners and recreational athletes to healthcare workers, teachers, and anyone who spends long hours on … Read more

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