Sign-up for our free Ski Fit Ready Program for the month of October only!
Research highlight – The Patellar Apprehension Test: how good a test is it for assessing stabilization surgery?
Patellar instability – an unstable or dislocating kneecap – is a debilitating condition that frequently occurs in young, active people, that significantly affects their quality of life.
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.
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.
Welcome to our new Fellow!
The Banff Sport Medicine team are excited to welcome Dr Meaghan Marien as the 2020-2021 Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellow!
We’re now on YouTube!
Visit us on YouTube to find educational videos about the Foundation, interviews with the Banff Sport Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons, and more!
Our next free injury prevention presentation is coming up March 10th!
Evidence-informed injury prevention education is an important part of what we do at the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation.
BSMF Research Part of Award Winning Stability Team!
BSMF Chairman and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Heard, was the presenting author and member of the Stability study research study team that received the prestigious Jan I. Gillquist Scientific Research Award at the 2019 International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress.