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October 15, 2020  |  In Education, Health Library, Injury Prevention, Research

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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September 29, 2020  |  In News, Publications, Research

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.

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May 29, 2020  |  In Education, Health Library, Research

Limited evidence for stem cell therapy as a treatment for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injuries

Stem cell therapy has recently grown in popularity as a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) and musculoskeletal (MSK) injury. The rationale for their use is their natural ability to develop into many different cell types, thereby contributing to the healing process. But what scientific evidence justifies their use in this area of health care?

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March 27, 2020  |  In Research

Banff Sport Medicine patients contribute to groundbreaking research

Over 140 Banff Sport Medicine patients aged under 25 years that underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery from 2014 to 2016 contributed to the findings of one of the largest ACL clinical research studies, called the STAbiLiTY Study. This study, led by Dr Alan Getgood from the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in London,…

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February 10, 2020  |  In News, Research

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.

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February 5, 2020  |  In Publications, Research

Several factors affect quality of life for patients following MPFL surgery for patellofemoral instability

Patellofemoral instability describes a painful condition where the patella (kneecap) continually dislocates from its original position. Instability can be caused by injury i.e. a direct impact, or variations in the patient’s anatomy.

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February 5, 2020  |  In Research

Injections are a viable option for sufferers of knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects nearly one in six Canadians. It is a debilitating condition that causes chronic pain and loss of function due to the breakdown of cartilage – the flexible connective tissue found in joints – with the knee being commonly affected. Research shows that prior trauma such as…

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