Urvi Desai, PT
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Physiotherapist
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
Originally from India, Urvi now calls Calgary home and has over a decade of experience in physiotherapy. She graduated from Terna Medical University in 2010 and has since worked in hospital, outpatient, and community rehabilitation settings, with a strong focus on neurological and musculoskeletal rehab. She holds certifications in Concussion therapy, Vestibular therapy, Stroke Rehab, Kinesio-taping, and Clinical Neuro-dynamic Techniques for nerve pain. Urvi is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi and understands basic Punjabi.
Conditions
- Ankle pain
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Balance issues
- Carpal tunnel
- Dislocations
- Flexibility issues
- Foot pain
- Headaches
- Injuries
- Joint pain
- Knee pain
- Leg pain
- Muscle imbalances
- Neck pain
- Osteoporosis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posture issues
- Rotator cuff issues
- Running issues
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder pain
- Spasms
- Sports injuries
- Sprains
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn ligaments
- Torn muscles
- Walking issues
- Wrist pain
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services
- Cardiac rehab
- Electrotherapy
- Ergonomics
- Fitness program
- Functional abilities evaluation
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Functional restoration
- Functional Testing
- Hot & cold therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Laser therapy
- Multidisciplinary pain management program
- Muscoskeletal program
- Myofascial release therapy
- Physical demands analysis
- Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Running assessment
- Shockwave therapy
- Soft tissue therapy
- Sport therapy
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Ultrasound therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Physiotherapist (PT)
Education
- Physiotherapist - Terna Medical University
Professional associations
- College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
Facility: Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare
Summary
Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare and the Calgary Concussion Centre is a multi-disciplinary clinic that aims to empower our clients with the education and treatment they need to live their healthiest lives while optimizing function. Using a knowledge-based approach and tested treatments, we provide physiotherapy, chiropractic, pedorthics/custom orthotics, concussion management, psychology, and massage therapy to everyone with aches, pains, injuries, or simply those looking to better their physical health.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
8:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Concussion therapy
- Ergonomics
- Hot & cold therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Soft tissue therapy
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible