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.
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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.
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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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Management of Acute Musculoskeletal (MSK) injury: R.I.C.E or M.E.A.T?
Dr Andy Reed, Banff Sport Medicine Physician, provides some insight…..
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Hey Doc, will running wear out my knees?
As a Sport Medicine Physician, this is one question that Dr Andy Reed gets asked a lot! Patients also want to know if they should avoid running if they already have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
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Phases of your Banff Sport Medicine Postoperative Rehabilitation Program after ACL Reconstruction
Rehabilitation following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction is an essential part of a full recovery. The ultimate goal of this rehabilitation program is to restore functional ability and enable you to return to your sport or physical activities, with a reduced risk for additional injury.
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Will I get osteoarthritis in my knee if I don’t have an ACL reconstruction?
This is a common question asked by patients that have injured or torn their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) when considering reconstructive surgery as a treatment.
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Why sticking to your ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is important
ACL tears are one of the most commonly reported knee injuries in athletes, particularly in pivoting and cutting sports such as soccer, basketball, football and rugby. In our corner of the world, skiing and snow sports are another common cause of ACL injuries.
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ACL graft Myths: Fact or Fiction with Dr Greg Buchko
Reconstructive surgery is currently the gold standard treatment for an injured or torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). In ACL reconstruction, the torn ACL is surgically removed and replaced with another tendon or “graft”.
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Allograft choice for ACL reconstruction
An allograft is one of several types of grafts that can be used to reconstruct a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An allograft is tissue harvested from a human donor.
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Patellar Tendon Autograft
The patellar tendon autograft is the second most common choice used for an ACL reconstruction autograft after the hamstring tendon autograft.
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Quadriceps Tendon Autograft
The quadriceps tendon autograft is the third type of autograft used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. —– Learn more about the other graft types here —– Although the use of this graft was first described in 1979, it has not been widely used until more recently. The most recent surveys show that worldwide, this…
