HEALTH QUOTE
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~Tom Stoppard
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Hello,
We hope you are all enjoying summer as much as we are….. Hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, gardening, biking or just relaxing by the pool or at the cottage!
Quarry Physiotherapy will be providing complimentary physiotherapy and massage therapy services to all athletes participating in the Senior Men’s and Women’s Fastpitch Western Canadian Championships hosted in Stonewall August 11-14th. Over 50 games will be played. We are pleased to be able to participate in such an exciting community event!
The MS bike tour will take place August 27th – 28th in Stonewall. Scott Allan will be riding from Stonewall to Gimli, then volunteering at the clinic. Stephanie Roberecki will also b e volunteering, providing massage and Physiotherapy to participants in the ride to raise money for the MS Society. We hope to see you there!!
Scott Allan, Stephanie Roberecki, Dr Micheal Stephenson and Dr Jackie Walker...all associated with the Assiniboine Medical clinic participated as a relay team in the Canadian Death Race in Grande Cache Alberta August long weekend. Sherry Scott was unfortunately unable to participate due to injury. Tune in next month for the synopsis of this 125 km ultramarathon with 17000' of elevation change!!
If you are unable to participate your donations are welcome in any amount at one of the clinic locations. This is a great fund raiser to help find a CURE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS!
We remain devoted to improving our services and surroundings. Please stay tuned for an update in our clinic expansion and refurbishment.
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 How to Choose a New Pair of
Running shoes
Running
shoes are the most essential gear for any amateur or professional
runner. Taking care in choosing the correct running shoes can mean the
difference between an fun run or difficult one with blisters and pain.
Buying your New Shoes.
A
store that specializes in selling running shoes is your best bet. In
Winnipeg that could be one of the three Running Room Stores, City Park
Runners, or Stride Ahead, all of which are excellent in helping find the
best shoe for you. Some of these stores might have a treadmill you can
use for testing your shoes before you buy them.
Do your
homework. Do some research before purchasing any running shoes to figure
out what kind of foot type you have and which shoe manufacturer designs
best fist your feet.
Best time of the day to shop for shoes.
The
time of the day you shop around for running shoes is essential in
determining the appropriate pair of shoes. The recommendation is to
visit the shoe store during the later part of the day when your feet are
swollen. Try the pair you like and walk around the shop to determine if
they are best for you. You should also wear the socks you normally wear
when you run.
If you are runner, it is best o invest in a shoe
that is suited to your foot and it's mechanics. This will go a long way
in preventing future injuries. Some people buy two pairs of shoes at the
same time and rotate the use of the two pairs each day to help avoid
uneven wear, tear and make them last.
For runners who are
considering switching to a “minimal shoe”, it is essential to gradually
introduce the wearing of the new shoe into your running program. An
example is: 3 – 5 minutes for your first few runs progressing by 3 – 5
minutes each run. It may take one full year to fully transition into a
minimal shoe!
One other consideration is to transition in
stages. Do not go straight to the Vibram sole, but transition to a
Saucony Kinvera or a Nike Free first as an example, and from there if
all goes well go to the Vibram or equivalent. Visit
www.therunningclinic.ca for more information on the types of minimal
shoes available.
First impressions count.
If it doesn’t feel good the instant you put your foot in it, don't expect the breaking in process to remedy any problems.
Choose
running shoes with about half an inch of space between your biggest toe
and the front of the shoe. You can ensure this by purchasing a pair of
running shoes that's at least a ½ size larger than your normal shoes.
Phase
in your new shoes over time into your running schedule. For example if
you typically run five days a week, use the new shoes for only a day or
two for the first two weeks. Then, slowly increase their use until the
new running shoes are used for every single run.
When running,
you should observe areas of slackness just above the heel and take note
that the toe room at the front of the foot should have enough space and
should not cramp your feet, which means you will be able to wiggle your
toes while wearing the shoes.
This gives you the opportunity to
make a real life comparison between your old shoe and the new one. If
you notice significant changes in foot discomfort during this phasing
in, you might want to consider getting a different pair of shoes.
You
should break in running shoes intended for a marathon or other running
event at least two to three weeks before the big occasion; especially in
the case of long runs.
Some running shoes are very particular
in their wearing over time. Unlike normal shoes that are torn from the
inside out, decreasing padding and energy return, some running shoes are
designed to fall from the outside in.
It's important to
remember that your feet are connected to the rest of your body so during
the break in phase be aware of pain or discomfort in other areas of
your body. For example be on the alert for back pain even though if your
feet may feel fine.
Happy trails!!
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