Winter 2008
Hello from Sylvia at Royal Centre Physiotherapy Clinic!
Welcome to our Winter Newsletter & Update.
To keep ahead of the training schedules for the upcoming runs/ spring sports, we wanted to send a little "news" about our NEW , FREE running clinic,.. and also a little info regarding the very common foot problem, "plantar fasciitis"...(read on!)...
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008: START of Royal Centre Physiotherapy Run Club
Do you have an interest in improving your fitness? Learning more about the sport of running? Improving your Sun Run or Marathon time?
Designed to provide a weekly opportunity for the like-minded runners to meet up for a run through the heart of Downtown and Stanley Park. Time and distance to be determined weekly, depending on the participant's needs & preferences.
Opportunity for structured training (for a particular race) as well as short educational seminars. ANYONE can join! We will endeavor to provide an enjoyable, challenging workout for everyone... and it is FREE!
- Meet out front of the clinic between 5:15 and 5:30pm in running attire*.
- We will depart for our workout at 5:30pm, SHARP!
- Please fill out the Run Club Waiver and fax it to 604.682.6880 before the run. If you are not able to send it in advance, please bring the completed form with you to your first run (we will have copies available just in case).
For other details please visit the new Run Club section of our website or call HELEN at the clinic # 604-682-6886
 Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain:
The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the bottom of the heel bone and extends to the front of the foot. When this fascia is excessively stretched, this can cause and inflammation or "plantar fasciitis", which can also lead to heel pain, arch pain, and even heel spurs. Every time your foot strikes the ground, the plantar fascia is stretched. The key to treating this problem is first determining what is causing the excessive stretch on this tissue.
Over-pronation (flat feet) is the leading cause of plantar fasciitis. Note that even if a person's foot appears to have high arches, one can still be "over-pronated".
This "over" pronating occurs in the push-off phase of the walking cycle, when a person's arch collapses upon increased weight-bearing, causing increased stretched on the fascia under the foot. Proper arch support is imperative. Treatment might include, strengthening exercises, night splints, new shoes, but the most important key, is usually the arch support.
**The most effective treatment is wearing supportive shoes with a "custom, prescriptive ORTHOTIC" (these are usually much more rigid and give better arch support than an "off the shelf" insert).
If your foot pain is persisting, consult your physiotherapist at the Royal Centre Physiotherapy Clinic 604-682-6886!
Call Sylvia (H2 Professionals - 604-839-4402) to discuss your needs
Remember that we now have 4 fantastic Physiotherapists for your convenience between 7:20AM and 6:40PM Monday to Friday.
We also offer Acupuncture and IMS (intramuscular stimulation) as well as our Orthotic Prescription.
In addition we also offer Advanced Laser treatments, Manual Therapies, Manipulation and our Exercise Prescription.
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