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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)…
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A medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, MPFL-R, involves replacing the damaged ligament with a tissue graft, either from a person’s own tissue or from a donor. The MPFL is the main ligament that stabilizes the kneecap (patella) and prevents it from dislocating to the outside (lateral) of the knee. It is often damaged when the…
“Valgus” – the 4 letter word of the ski & snowboard industry
Valgus isn’t a word you’ll hear underneath the chair lifts or in the maze awaiting the gondola. But when you see it happen in a ski or snowboard crash, you’ll know by the unsettling visceral response your body shutters. Someone’s day just went valgus.
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Strengthen your lower back with expert tips from Kinesiologist, Neil Fox. Discover key insights to strengthen and protect your back for a healthier, more resilient lifestyle. This workshop covers essential concepts for maintaining a strong lower back, including: WATCH the Recording More About Our Expert As a Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer, Neil Fox has…
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.
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.