APril · MAy 2011 - Calgary Winter Club

neW DroP in SkiPPing ClaSS
Watch out for our new skipping program starting on
Wednesday, April 6 th at 5:30 pm in Studio C with Joshua Han.
Benefits of skipping include: improved cardiovascular fitness,
coordination, and power. All fitness levels are welcome and
no prior skipping experience is required.
SPring regiStereD ProgramS
With our fabulous expansion being under way, we will be
temporarily losing the use of Studio C. Any programs
currently running in Studio C will be relocated to another
location in the Club approximately mid May. We look
forward to continuing to service you with our programs
during this exciting time of change. Instructors will update
members on their new locations.
Summer ProgramS regiStration
On-line registration for fitness summer programs opens at
6:00 am on Tuesday, April 12 th for all Active members and
April 19 th for Select Wait List members. Please see page 6 for
summer fitness programs or on-line through GameTime.
NEW
c o u p o n book
We are excited to announce the introduction of a new coupon
book which allows you to access both aqua fitness and fitness
drop-in classes. Starting July 1, 2011 a book of 10 coupons can
be purchased for $80 which can be used in both departments.
These new coupon books will replace all current fitness and
aqua fitness coupon books. Any existing coupons will be honored
until July 1st, 2012. With this new format you will be able
to access more classes and have a wider variety of choices to
choose from. What does this mean for you?
• Using these coupons allows you to drop in to any aqua
fitness or fitness drop-in classes
• Gives you flexibility when you can’t be there for every class
• All Coupons must be given to the instructor at the beginning
of class
• Half of the coupon can be used for any express fitness
classes
• You can purchase them at the front desk or fitness desk
• Both departments still have other formats for which you can
still register:
Aquatics
Best Value Registration on Game Time $55.
Fitness
Monthly Group Fitness Registration on Game Time for $55.
Please note single billing will no longer be available.
However you still have the flexibility of dropping
into classes with the use of a coupon.
With this new stream-lined format you will be able to attend
more classes and get more value for your money.
You will be able to try other classes that you always
wondered about, but never acted on!
A schedule of drop-in classes will be updated regularly and
available in each department, at the Sports Office, on-line
throught the website or in “Schedules” in GameTime.
ComPlementary CHallengeS
Please see our April and May challenges listed on page 38.
tmJ - tHe temPoromanDibular Joint
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most used
joints in the body, yet it is often ignored and overlooked. This
is the hinge joint of the jaw. TMJ syndrome often starts as a
tolerable nuisance, perhaps a low-grade soreness or an
annoying click. For many people, this slowly intensifies to
become a debilitating and painful condition affecting two of
life’s greatest pleasures - eating and talking! Some of the risk
factors for developing a TMJ problem are poor posture,
stomach sleeping, bruxism (teeth clenching and grinding),
stress, gum chewing, nail biting, hypermobile joints, past
motor vehicle accidents, and upper neck problems.
Frequently, there are related headaches, dizziness, facial
pain, neck pain and stiffness, and ear ringing or pain. In fact,
sometimes the primary complaint is not TMJ pain or clicking,
but the TMJ may be the primary source of symptoms such as
neck pain and headaches. The TMJ should always be
evaluated in the presence of the symptoms mentioned above.
One of the first signs of a TMJ disorder is a click with
opening. Clicking usually indicates altered timing between
the jawbone and the disc. This may be due to an overactive
muscle attaching to the front of the disc called the lateral
pterygoid. Some simple muscle retraining and muscle release
therapy can quickly improve the joint function and relieve the
symptoms. Recent studies have shown that compliance with
specific exercises are highly effective in treating TMJ
disorders compared to a control group who received no
muscle retraining.
Many people are surprised that physiotherapy can be a
valuable tool in treating TMJ disorders. It is, however, just
like every joint in the human body in terms of anatomy.
There are muscles, nerves, ligaments, a joint capsule and a
joint disc. These are the structures that we routinely assess
and rehabilitate throughout the body. We can use specific
exercises, joint mobilizations, acupuncture, pain modalities
like TENS or ultrasound, and education. It is strongly
recommended that every patient has also been evaluated by
their dentist. A dentist can assess whether a mouth guard is
appropriate, or if there are any contributing dental issues.
With a proper evaluation, physiotherapy is a safe, effective
tool in managing this complex disorder.
Lisa Siemens is pleased to offer TMJ disorder assessment and
treatment. She is available through the Calgary Winter Club
Sport Physiotherapy Clinic at 403-289-0040.
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