We hope this latest newsletter finds you doing well, being active and enjoying all that the summer months have to offer here in the Bow Valley. It's been an exciting and busy past few months for us here at the clinic and we're keen to pass along some updates to you!

In this latest installment of the Active Motion E-Newsletter:  

- We introduce you to new Active Motion team members Sara Stronge and Christi Adair

- We take a look at some of the amazing events that have happened so far this summer in our clinics and beyond

- We offer a glimpse of some exciting new services offered by Active Motion Physiotherapy

 CLINIC NEWS

Welcome Christi Adair

We are excited to introduce our (already not so!) new Receptionist Extraordinaire Christi Adair. Christi moved to the Bow Valley from the flatlands of “the Sask”, where she came for one winter to learn how to snowboard. That was 12 years ago. While living in Banff, she developed an interest in the Tourism industry and obtained a diploma in Global Tourism and Marketing from Medicine Hat College. By the time she graduated the travelling bug had hit and she furthered her Tourism Education by joining a pilot program for an International Tourism and Marketing Diploma in Merida, Mexico. Once she returned to Canada, she decided to return to the mountains where she worked in various Travel Alberta Visitor Centres. After 5 years of telling people where to go and how to get there, Christi started working in the hotel industry, in events planning. Christi’s interest in the health and wellness industry began after taking a local community course in Reiki. After injuring her shoulder last fall, Christi became a testament to the benefits of Physiotherapy. Her genuine interest in people and their well being has led her to join our team.  Now when you Contact Active Motion you'll know all about that helpful voice on the other end!

Welcome Sara Stronge

Sara joined the team as a practicum student in 2009 and never left. An Islander at heart, she made the trip to the mountains to experience the snow and outdoor adventures available in the Bow Valley. She holds a diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy Assistance in Physiotherapy from Medicine Hat College and brings a fresh perspective from a newly emerging field. Sara is currently working towards her Medical Exercises Specialist Certificate to help develop rehabilitative exercise programs for clients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

Direct Billing Options For Our Clients

Take some of the pain out of your next treatment with Active Motion Physiotherapy. Depending on your insurance provider, we can send your bill directly to the carrier to receive payment for your session. You may need to obtain a physician’s referral for your treatment, so check with your personal plan. All plans vary, so inquire to see what you are covered for. We currently direct bill for those insured with:

Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

Greenshield

Town of Canmore

Banff Springs Hotel

We look forward to adding to this list over the coming months.  At the time of your next visit, please let us know who your private insurance carrier is and we will do our best to help make the process that much easier for you.

ACTIVE MOTION GOES TO THE RACES

BC BIKE RACE 2010: Congratulations to our racers! They posted great results in this epic 7 day mountain bike adventure race from North Vancouver to Vancouver Island then back to the mainland to finish up on Whistler Mountain.

Hugh & Drew Simson - 5th Place  (Team of 2 Open Men)

Scott Edmunds & Tannis Forrest – 7th Place      (Teams of 2 Open Mixed)

CANMORE TRIATHLON/DUATHLON 2010: On July 4th, the 6th Annual Canmore Triathlon/Duathlon was held up at the Nordic Centre and Quarry Lake. Hundreds of participants braved the frigid waters to compete in Sprint and Olympic length races. Our own Lisa Pearson came 2nd in her age category for the Olympic Triathlon. Congratulations to Lisa and the rest of the brave souls who put it on the line out there.

24 HOURS OF ADRENALIN: It was a great weekend for the annual 24 hours of Adrenalin July 24/25 this year. Over 1,600 riders took place in the race at the Nordic Centre in the hot sun, on the long and dusty trails. The Lifeworks team, comprised of Life Works and Active Motion Physiotherapy riders Neil Fox, Evan Koebel, Lisa Pearson, Scott Edmunds and Simon Cove came in 3rd in the 5 person mixed category.

NEW ACTIVE MOTION SERVICES

GET YOUR LIFE BACK...FASTER

Active Motion Physiotherapy is now offering economical one-to-one guidance with your rehabilitative exercise programs. Our Rehabilitation Exercise Technicians, Cindy Newton, CPT and Sara Stronge, PTA are here to enhance the exercise component of your rehabilitation process. Working under the supervision of your Physiotherapist to ensure proper technique, they'll work with you one-to-one to optimize your time and your healing resulting in a faster recovery. Optimize the exercise element of your physiotherapy treatment by spending time after your appointment or book an independent exercise session to progress your rehabilitation program in a timeframe that fits your busy schedule.
 

ACTIVE MOTION WARM-UP & RECOVERY CENTRE

Active Motion Physiotherapy’s Mobile Warm Up and Recovery Centre is coming to an event near you! At races throughout the Bow Valley, look for Active Motion Physiotherapy`s treatment tents to find our station dedicated to helping athletes before and after their big race. We are there to provide participants with an area devoted to pre-race warm up and post race cool down, complete with free massage treatments! A post-race massage or Active release treatment is just what you deserve to help relieve any tightness or tension from your race. Our onsite set-up offers a warm-up station with mats, foam rollers, balance boards and skipping ropes to help you get pumped up and ready to roll. When you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for your free ten minute post-race massage with one of our physiotherapists or registered massage therapists.  Once you cross the finish line, be sure to hit the mats to focus on rolling and stretching out your muscles. Best of all, get yourself on the table and let our therapists work out those aching muscles for you and help to get you back on your feet faster.

BIOMECHANICAL RUNNING ASSESSMENTS:

Active Motion Physiotherapy is now offering Biomechanical Running Assessments to help you run better, longer and stay injury free! Whether you are a novice seeking guidance, or an athlete looking to improve your technique, we’re here to add to your experience. We will work with you to enhance your performance and educate you on how to strengthen your body against common running injuries. Our physiotherapists will provide you with biomechanical feedback about your running stride to educate you on how you can modify your technique to:

Eliminate Joint Pain

Decrease Foot Pain and Numbness

Run More Efficiently Over Longer Distances

Attain Freedom From Stifness, Discomfort and Pain

Speed Up Recovery Time After A Run

We want to see you out there on the trails running stronger, longer and happier!

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