A warm fall greeting from all of us at Active Motion Physiotherapy. We hope that you have had a great summer full of adventure, blue skies and of course, ACTIVITY! Be sure to get out there and enjoy this amazing streak of September summer we've been experiencing as of late, as it's only a matter of time before winter descends from the high country and back into the Bow Valley.
In this fourth installment of the Active Motion E-Newsletter:
- We highlight some late season 'Active' events going on in the Bow Valley
- We provide a few updates after a busy summer at Active Motion
- We take a closer look at the condition commonly known as 'Frozen Shoulder'
'ACTIVE' EVENTS IN THE BOW VALLEY
The Active Motion Mobile Warm-Up & Recovery Centre will be on-site this Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the 30th Annual Melissa's Road Race in Banff. Runners and spectators alike are encouraged to stop by, ask questions, and sign-up to receive treatment from one of our on-site therapists. Look for the Active Motion tent near the Race Registration Tent and T-shirt pick-up area and be sure to fill out a ballot for a chance to win some great prizes from Active Motion!
Attention Climbers! Hugh Simson is a featured presenter for coaches at the Banff Youth Coaching Conference on Thursday October 8, 2009. Hugh will also make a second presentation to the youth climbers at the conference on Monday October 12, 2009.
How Balanced Are You? Whether you are looking to start snowshoeing, increase your trail running, improve your skiing or enhance your repertoire in the terrain park, this is a great session for you. Learn how balance can give you an edge in sport. Hugh Simson will discuss ways to work on improving your balance at home, at work, and how to incorporate balance into your workout routine. Please bring running shoes, as part of this session will be in the gym. (Wednesday October 21, 2009 7-8 pm $20 + GST, SBB Gymnasium @ The Banff Centre).
Life Works Gym Winter Fitness Carnival This promises to be a fun filled day for the entire family. Come on out for a tour of the gym's many facilities, meet the friendly staff and enjoy some great family fun. We will follow up with a schedule of events in our November e-newsletter. November 21, 2009 Life Works Gym, 1412 Railway Ave. Canmore
CLINIC NEWS
New! Customized Content Alerts on the AMPT Website
You can now login to the Active Motion website and tell us what specific sports, work, or condition related topics you are interested in receiving information about. As we continue to expand our website with new content, we will email you a personalized alert informing you that new content related to your specified area(s) of interest has been added to the site. It's an easy way to stay up-to-date with information customized to your personal interests and activities. Simply enter the personal login information provided at the top left of this e-newsletter into the 'Sign In' area of the Active Motion website (see the yellow arrow in the image above) and follow the instructions.
New! Follow Active Motion on Twitter
Active Motion is now 'Tweeting'! It has been great to connect with so many Bow Valley locals in the 'Twittersphere' over the past few months and share general health tips, keep up to date on the latest Canmore and Banff news, and provide the latest clinic news to our followers. Be sure to follow us @bowvalleyphysio
ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS (aka 'Frozen Shoulder')
Contrary to what the nickname may suggest, there actually is no 'cold' sensation associated with Adhesive Capsulitis. Rather, in this instance 'frozen' refers to the immobility of the shoulder joints of those suffering from this condition. Tennis players, golfers, bikers, ball players and frisbee players all represent a core group of athletes who are affected by Adhesive Capsulitis, although the condition is certainly not limited to those who participate in these activities. In fact, several studies have suggested that diabetics, women, people over 40 and those who have suffered trauma to the upper body are at higher risk of suffering from Adhesive Capsulitis.
So what exactly is it? 'Frozen shoulder' is typically characterized by an inflammation of the synovium, a thin layer of tissue that lines the shoulder joint. It is believed that chronic inflammation of the synovium results in a reactive tightening of the shoulder joint capsule, which in turn constricts the surrounding tissues and lessens the amount of room in the joint for the shoulder to move. Although the underlying cause of Adhesive Capsulitis is unknown, it has been suggested that there is an autoimmune basis to the condition.
If your physical activity or daily life is being hampered by discomfort in the shoulder area, it is highly recommended that you have your shoulder evaluated. Don't wait until you can't put your own coat on or reach that glass on the top shelf! As is the case with most ailments, early detection is key to an effective and quick recovery. Active Motion's treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis often involves Myofascial Release and Active Release techniques, both of which have proven to be effective in keeping the shoulder capsule from tightening and keeping the muscles around the shoulder joint loose.
For further reading about frozen shoulder, you can read the 'Explore' section on our website by clicking here
We always enjoy hearing from our clients. If there is anything we can do for you to improve the client experience, we're all ears. If you have a moment to fill out our Client Satisfaction Survey , please download it here and bring it in with you at the time of your next visit. We appreciate your feedback!
Yours in health,
THE AMPT TEAM