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March 11, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

“Valgus” – the 4 letter word of the ski & snowboard industry

Valgus isn’t a word you’ll hear underneath the chair lifts or in the maze awaiting the gondola.  But when you see it happen in a ski or snowboard crash, you’ll know by the unsettling visceral response your body shutters.  Someone’s day just went valgus.

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February 24, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

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.

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February 7, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

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.

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February 4, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library

Why is my hip sore Doc?

Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, addresses this question in his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article.

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January 28, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library

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].

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January 20, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

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!

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January 10, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

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. 

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January 4, 2021  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

#Knees4Skis: On Hill Warm Up

A few minutes is all it takes to start off your day with this simple On Hill Warm Up.

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November 30, 2020  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention

#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.

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November 24, 2020  |  In Education, Health Library

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.

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