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In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Dr. Andy Reed, discusses two recent research studies that looked at the benefits of physical activity.
Patients who have recurrent kneecap dislocations experience more fear of movement and pain catastrophizing compared to other knee conditions
Recurrent kneecap dislocations, also known as patellar instability (PI), occur when the kneecap repeatedly slides out of the groove in the front of the knee. This condition is a common and disabling knee condition that more frequently affects adolescents. — Learn more about patellar instability (PI) here — Research studies have shown that recovery from…
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”.
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…
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.
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).