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Management of lower limb (aka knee) injuries in youth athletes
Knee injuries are common in youth athletes with up to 1 in 4 athletes at risk of sustaining this type of injury. Approximately one-third of patients seen in the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic are youth. For example, the Clinic assesses approximately 1500 acute knee injuries in patients aged 5 to 24 each year.
Runner’s Knee: 10 exercises to help prevent and treat it
With the weather starting to warm up and the snow melting, people are dusting off their running shoes and getting back into an outdoor fitness regime. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year our Banff Sport Medicine Physicians start to see more patients suffering from “Runner’s knee”, also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)…
Exercise is king, nutrition is queen: how to combat osteosarcopenia
In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Dr. Andy Reed, Banff Sport Medicine Physician, discusses the importance of exercise and nutrition for older adults.
Understanding Multidirectional Shoulder Instability
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. While the shoulder’s remarkable flexibility allows for a wide range of motion, excessive movement can also lead to pain and instability. The shoulder is a shallow ball-and-socket joint. It is comprised of the humeral head, a ball-like structure at the top of the upper…
Management of a Rotator Cuff Tear
If you have torn your rotator cuff (RC), you are amongst thousands of other Canadians who have suffered one of the most common injuries to the upper limb. What put you at risk? Over 25% of individuals 50 or older are living with RC tears, and the likelihood of having a RC tear increases substantially…
PRESENTATION: #Knees4Skis: Returning After Knee Injury
The orthopaedic surgeons at the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic perform almost 400 ACL reconstructive surgeries every ski season ~ with about 40% being due to knee injuries that occur on the ski hill! In collaboration with the BSM Clinic, the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation is please to offer this free and informative hybrid event! During this evening of exercise…