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ACL injuries in ballet dancers
Given the high volume of jumping performed in a typical ballet class (up to 200 jumps per 90 minute class1), you would expect ACL injuries to be ubiquitous amongst ballet dancers.
The Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL): The Basics
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a ligament that connects the inner edge of the kneecap (patella) to the thigh bone (femur). Its main function is to stabilize the kneecap and prevent it from dislocating to the outside of your knee. How can injuries to the MPFL occur? Injury to the MPFL can occur if the…
A tear of the medial meniscus posterior root is not just a meniscal tear: What should you know as a patient?
What are the menisci? Menisci are soft-tissue C-shaped structures in the knee. There are two menisci in each knee: the medial meniscus (on the inside of the knee) and the lateral meniscus (on the outside of the knee). The menisci are located between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). Menisci are vital structures to…
#Knees4Skis: On Hill Warm Up
A few minutes is all it takes to start off your day with this simple On Hill Warm Up.
Postero-lateral corner instability of the knee: The basics
The knee’s stability relies on crucial connections between bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Each structure is essential because, collectively, they enable us to move and carry out daily activities. One important part of the knee is the postero-lateral corner (PLC). The PLC refers to a complex of structures on the back and outer side…
A Lasting Legacy for Bone & Joint Health
The Banff Sport Medicine Foundation is honoured to announce the creation of the Sather Fund with the Banff Canmore Foundation. This endowed fund has been established to provide long-term, sustainable support for BSMF’s mission to advance musculoskeletal (bone & joint) health through research, education, and patient care. Like other community foundation endowments, the fund is…
