Spectrum wants to ensure that you are free from heel injuries
“I have heel spurs on both heels. Pain was the worst in the right heel until I went for shockwave treatment. I could not walk bare foot without having constant pain in my heel. After my first treatment I was already pain free, even walking bare foot. The staff is friendly and knowledge. I would definitely recommend Spectrum Physiotherapy for health treatment needs.” – Bos S. Client
Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendinitis…How do I know which one is causing my heel pain?
The two major causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis.The easiest way to figure out which one is causing your pain is by location.
Generally speaking, if the pain is under your heel bone it is likely plantar fasciitis.If the pain is found at the back of the heel, in the achilles or toward the base of the achilles (the long cord that extends from your calf to your heel bone), then it is likely achilles tendinitis.
Manas is a passionate physiotherapist and the owner of Spectrum Physiotherapy Clinic. He received his degree in Physiotherapy in 2008. Since then, he has been certified in Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation Therapy and Functional Dry Needling techniques. Following his tenure after University, he successfully earned a 2-year Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion in Toronto. He is also a provider for the SHIFT Concussion Team and runs a successful Concussion Management Program.
Manas is an extremely competent physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience working in various pain injury & sports clinics in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. He is very passionate about educating his patients and conducts free seminars on various topics on monthly basis.
He is now has his heart set in Calgary and feels proud to serve the Calgary community.
He is a proud member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has been actively involved in teaching recently qualified physiotherapist assistants. He embraces a comprehensive approach to healthcare and is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-informed, and patient-centered care.
He is accepting new patients now and you can get a FREE 1 one 1 consult with him.
Limited Spots Available.
SPECTRUM PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Unit 102, 70 Country Hills Landing NW, Calgary, T3K 2L2
To book an appointment with Manas, Call 587 844 2040
Call us to book your assessment and get set-up with your personalized plan.
Self-management may include using ice, stretching, wearing proper footwear and altering training methods.Ice should be applied prior to and following activity for approximately 20 minutes.Try using a frozen 12-16 oz. bottle of water and gently rolling it under the arch and heel.
The calf muscles can be stretched by standing facing a wall.Step your sore foot back and while keeping that heel down, lean forward until a comfortable pull is felt in the back of the lower leg.Hold this stretch for 30 seconds and repeat.
Recently research has shown that stretching the great toe back toward oneself from a seated position (with the leg crossed over the knee) can be a very effective self management technique.
Generally we also advise that you swap walking and jogging for swimming or bicycling.
Anyone can suffer from heel pain, but certain groups seem to be at increased risk, including:
Middle-aged men and women
Active people eg running sports
People who are very overweight
Children aged between 8 and 13 years
Pregnant women
People who stand for long periods of time.
Some of the many causes of heel pain can include:
Abnormal walking style (such as rolling the feet inwards)
Obesity
Ill-fitting shoes eg narrow toe, worn out shoes
Standing, running or jumping on hard surfaces
Recent changes in exercise programme
Heel trauma eg. stress fractures
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa)
Health disorders, including diabetes and arthritis.
Are you currently suffering pain or loss of range of movement?
Book an appointment with us now. No referral needed.
We have a team of physiotherapists who are experts in cutting-edge integrative physiotherapy. We strive to provide you with the best physiotherapy in Calgary.