Good healthcare communication doesn’t end when the appointment does. In our previous article, The Memory Gap in Healthcare, we looked at an important challenge in healthcare: patients often forget some of the information given to them during an appointment. Medical appointments can be stressful. There can be a lot of new information to take in,…
New to running? Not sure how to safely get started? Then this article is for you! Running has become increasingly “trendy” over the past several years. It’s easily accessible, a good social activity, and let’s be honest, run clubs are the new social hangouts. Although this trend may seem relatively new with running influencers taking…
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing us to reach, lift, and rotate with ease [1]. However, this flexibility comes at a cost – shoulder instability. One of the most common forms is anterior shoulder instability [2, 3]. This condition often affects active individuals and athletes but can also…
Recovering from injury involves more than physical healing. Many people can experience stress, anxiety, frustration, or uncertainty throughout the recovery process. Taking care of your mental wellbeing can help you maintain momentum, follow your rehabilitation plan, and feel more confident as you work towards recovery and return to activity and sport. While every journey is…
In collaboration with the BSM Clinic, the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation is pleased to offer this free and informative presentation! Banff Sport Medicine Orthopaedic Fellow, Dr. Jarrett Moore, will discuss recent evidence on the management of first-time shoulder dislocation. — Learn more about BSMF’s research study looking at ways to treat first-time shoulder dislocation — WATCH the recording here
The Banff Sport Medicine Foundation is honoured to announce the creation of the Sather Fund with the Banff Canmore Foundation. This endowed fund has been established to provide long-term, sustainable support for BSMF’s mission to advance musculoskeletal (bone & joint) health through research, education, and patient care. Like other community foundation endowments, the fund is…
Medical appointments are valuable but rare opportunities for people to ask questions, get answers, and receive expert advice about their health. As such, it’s essential for their quality of care that patients both understand and remember what they learn at each visit. Good healthcare isn’t just about providing medical advice – it’s about making sure…
SLAP tears are common in athletes or individuals who frequently perform overhead motions, such as throwing, swimming, or swinging tools. They can result in pain, instability, and loss of shoulder function, and represent about 8% of all shoulder injuries. What is a SLAP tear? SLAP stands for ‘Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior’. The term describes…
Kneecap instability, also known as Patellofemoral Instability (PI), describes a condition where the kneecap (patellar) slips out of place. This painful and debilitating condition primarily affects young, active individuals and is linked to possible long-term knee osteoarthritis. A recent study led by BSMF explored whether the shape of the kneecap plays a role in that…
When we think about healthcare, we often picture medical tests, scans, and diagnoses. While these tools are essential, they don’t always capture the full picture of a patient’s health. How much pain are you experiencing? Are you able to return to the activities you love? How is your recovery affecting your daily life? These questions…
This is the question surgeons are hoping to answer in a new research study being coordinated by McMaster University called “REDUCE” – A Randomized trial Evaluating first-time shoulder Dislocation: sUrgery versus Conservative carE. The shoulder is one of the body’s largest joints that can also move through the greatest range of motion. Because of this,…
DYK that about 1 in 4 young people (aged 25 and under) who tear their ACL will injure it again – either in the same knee or the other one? A big reason for this is uneven strength and movement between the two legs. If the repaired leg isn’t strong enough, going back to sport…
