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 […]
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive modality used in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Stemming from the knowledge that sound waves could be used to break down gallstones and kidney stones, therapeutic shockwave is now used in clinic to transmit low energy sound waves through an area of injury, stimulating the body’s natural healing response. […]
Become a New Patient and Plant a Tree
Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare has a goal of helping individuals live their most optimal lives. For us, a healthy and functioning body allows for us to explore the great outdoors where that mountain air we breathe is a little crisper, cleaner, and fresher. We opened our doors during the height of wave 1 of the […]
Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare is Opening Soon!
Updated: August 11, 2020 Welcome to Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare, home of the Calgary Concussion Centre! We may be the new kids on the block, but we are committed to empowering you to live your healthiest life, YYC! Using education, mobility, as well as a knowledge-based approach to treatments, we provide physiotherapy, chiropractic, pedorthics, concussion management, […]
