Compression socks offer several health benefits—not only to your feet and legs, but your entire body, too. The compression therapy offered by properly constructed compression socks applies gentle pressure to your legs, ankles, and feet, promoting blood flow from your legs to your heart. Compression socks can also help to reduce pain and swelling in your […]
Hamstring
Tight hamstrings after a week full of sitting at your desk? Release those babies! Active tissue releases can be easily implemented at home, using a ball and firm surface. (Increasing the density or “hardness” of the ball + surface will increase the intensity of the release) 1️⃣ Sit up nice and tall and place a […]
Levator Scapulae
Located on both sides of the back of your neck, this muscle is a common culprit in neck and upper back pain, stiffness/reduced mobility, and headaches. It’s main function is to raise the shoulder blades during movements such as shrugging your shoulders. However, it can easily be irritated, leading to a major pain in the […]
Calf
Individuals with tight calves are more susceptible to injuries such as Calf Strains, Ankle Sprains, Achilles tendonitis/Tears, and Plantar Fasciitis. But! Did you know that the calf is actually comprised of 2 major muscles, each requiring its own unique stretch? Many individuals have familiarity with stretching the larger, more superficial gastrocnemius muscle. However, the deeply […]
Serratus Anterior Activation
Ever been told that you have a winged scapula? This is condition whereby the shoulder blade (scapula) protrudes outwards due to a dysfunction of the Serratus Anterior (SA) Muscle Group. The SA is a crucial muscle that acts on the shoulder blade, allowing it to protract/externally rotate, rotate upwards and tilt backwards; physiological movements that […]
MVA
Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident? If so, we understand that this can be an extremely stressful time. At Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare and the Calgary Concussion Centre, we are committed to helping you understand and navigate this confusing process, so that the focus can shift to getting you back to optimal […]
Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation
Fun Fact! No active contraction is occurring during this video! Yep, you read that right – this bicep curl is happening completely passively via a nifty machine called Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. But, how? Well, muscles of the body are comprised of different types of fibres. “Slow-twitch Type 1 Muscle Fibres” produce low-force muscle contractions. They […]
Concussion
Concussions can be scary. They can be overwhelming. And they can be lonely. Initially you may feel as though you’re in a dark spot, but we are here to bring color back to your life! Did you know that a mere 7-10 years ago, absolute rest in a dark room, with no physical and/or cognitive […]
K-Tape
Kinesiology Tape was originally conceived to provide support to injured body structures, without restricting movement in the way traditional sports tapes tend to. While some injuries result in an unstable joint that requires immobilization to prevent further damage, other injuries call for continued mobility to reduce pain, speed up the healing process, and prevent further […]
Proprioception
Proprioception is a “sense” or awareness of body position, allowing us to perceive where a specific part of the body is in space. For example, the ability to know your thumb is up or down, the ability to touch your finger to your nose, or knowing that your head is upright, all without having to […]
