Knee Osteoarthritis: Tips for Managing & Maintaining an Active Lifestyle
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain that affects more than 10% of Canadians over the age of 15 [1, 2].
Mastering Aging and the musculoskeletal system
Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, discusses simple things we can do to help prevent frailty as we age. Take a read and make sure to incorporate at least one of these into your daily routines!
Educational Opportunities at BSMF
The Banff Sport Medicine Foundation (BSMF) works closely with the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic (BSM) to provide educational opportunities for our next generation of physicians and surgeons.
Mastering Aging: the Cardiovascular System
Aging is an unavoidable process that we collectively experience. The average patient seeking treatment from Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, is aged a little over 50.
#Knees4Skis: On Hill Warm Up
A few minutes is all it takes to start off your day with this simple On Hill Warm Up.
#Knees4Skis: 8 Essential Exercises to Help reduce Knee Injury
Ski fitness is an important factor in progressing your skiing, preparing your body for the slopes, and helping to reduce your risk of injury.
Return to Sport after ACL injury: ACL experts develop a consensus
“When can I return to sport?” is a common question asked by patients following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The answer to this question is complex and dependent on a variety of injury and patient factors.
Does stretching improve performance or help with injury?
In his latest article in the Bow Valley Crag & Canyon, Dr Andy Reed discusses stretching and it’s relationship with athletic performance and injury management.
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
~ A Pain in the Compartment ~ Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an exercise-induced condition that commonly affects the muscles and nerves of endurance athletes. It is seen most often in athletes under the age of 30 who train in a repetitive impact activity, such as running.
Acute knee injuries in boulderers and rock climbers and how to avoid them.
What causes acute knee injuries in bouldering and rock climbing athletes? This was the question that Dr Christoph Lutter and colleagues sought to answer in their recently published research study. Here, we provide a summary of the main findings of the study, as well as expert tips on exercises you can incorporate into your training…
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COVID-19-related healthcare closures negatively affect patient health and postoperative recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted our daily activities. As a charity, we’ve experienced a significant decrease in funding, reduced staffing, and postponement of our clinical research programs.
Gender Diversity in Orthopaedics & the Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Dr Laurie Hiemstra, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Director of Research at BSMF, discusses her work facilitating gender diversity, her leadership roles in the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) and her 2022 COA Presidency as the first female leader of the Association.