A right pain in the butt
In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Banff Sport Medicine’s Dr Andy Reed, talks hamstring injuries and how to avoid them using preventative exercise.
Ankle Sprains: The Basics
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sport injuries and account for the majority of ankle injuries.8 They can be caused by: walking or exercising on an uneven surface, falling, landing on your ankle, rolling or twisting your foot, or getting stepped on causing the foot to twist or roll.
Why is my hip sore Doc?
Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, addresses this question in his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article.
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.