MCL Injury:The Basics
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four major ligaments of the knee. The other ligaments are the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
What you really need to do to be successful! In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Dr. Andy Reed, Sport Medicine Physician and ultra running machine, discusses some key tips to achieving your New Year’s fitness resolution goals.
PRP in Sport Medicine: The Basics
What is platelet-rich plasma therapy? Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) therapy is a treatment used for musculoskeletal (bone and joint) injuries that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It involves using the patient’s own blood to promote healing in a specific area of the body, although the exact way that PRP works isn’t fully understood. PRP consists…
Why does exercise in the cold feel so hard?
In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Banff Sport Medicine’s Dr. Andy Reed, discusses exercising in cold weather and provides some tips to try when doing so!
Hip Osteoarthritis: The Basics
Osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly common with more than 4.4 million people in Canada living with osteoarthritis; with hip osteoarthritis affecting approximately 3% to 8% of the general population. If you have osteoarthritis, know that you are not alone. With the appropriate care, many people live meaningful, productive, and pain free lives despite this diagnosis.
Sport rehabilitation & performance meet mental strength coaching
We spent a few hours with Jackie Bardana – High Performance & Mental Strength Consultant and owner of Forza Consulting – discussing her work with athletes, and how to support athletes and active folk along their mental journey from injury, through to rehabilitation and return to sport and activity.
Sarcopenia: the basics
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition. As we get older, we experience a decline in muscle mass and strength, which starts from approximately 40 years old and onwards. Unfortunately, this can result in disability, poor quality of life, frailty, and an increased risk of death. A recent review of several research studies revealed that the rate…
My brain hurts: a look at concussions and how they are managed
In his latest column for The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon, BSM Sport Medicine Physician, Dr. Andy Reed discusses how suspected concussions are evaluated and managed in the clinic.
Ankle Fractures 101: The Basics
Ankle fractures are usually the result of a harsh rotational force. For example, if you over-roll your ankle in a trip or fall. A person with an ankle fracture will not tolerate weightbearing activities, so until treated, this injury will prevent a person from standing on the injured foot or walking.
Protecting the brain: Tua Tagovailoa, concussions and the NFL
In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Dr. Andy Reed, discusses some misconceptions about concussions and the recent Tagovailoa incident.
PRESENTATION: Pelvic Floor for a Strong Core
Expert Education Series with Aly Walford We are pleased to host this free and in-person event. Join Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Specialist, Aly Walford from the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic, in this hands-on interactive session on improving and maintaining pelvic floor health. What to expect In this session, you will learn more about your deep…
PRESENTATION: Improving & Maintaining Back & Core Health
Expert Education Series with Chelsea Deschamps We are pleased to host this free and hands-on hybrid event. Join Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Chelsea Deschamps from Omnia Movement & Performance in this hands-on interactive session on improving and maintaining back and core health. Thank you to the Town of Canmore’s Community Grants program…