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Farewell to our 2021-2022 Fellow Dr. Rousseau-Saine!
The Banff Sport Medicine team bids adieu to our 2021-2022 Fellow, Dr. Alexis Rousseau-Saine. As part of our efforts to train healthcare professionals, BSMF offers a year long fellowship in Orthopaedic Sport Medicine, accredited by the Arthroscopy Association of Canada through the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. BSMF recently asked our outgoing Fellow a few questions about…
Can we find better ways to treat a first-time kneecap dislocation?
The kneecap (patella) normally moves up and down in a groove at the front of the knee joint, known as the trochlear groove. Several tendons and ligaments hold and support the kneecap in place. When the patella dislocates, it pops or slides out of this groove, usually to the outside of the knee (laterally). A…
Meniscal tears: the basics
Menisci are a type of cartilage inside the knee joint. Their main function is to equally distribute the force placed on the knee, stabilize the knee during movements, and offer more fluid movements.
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 scoop on Jell-O and Collagen for recovery and injury prevention
Dr Andy Reed, Banff Sport Medicine Physician and recently injured ultramarathon runner, gives us the scoop on the scientific evidence behind the use of gelatin and collagen for injury recovery and prevention in his latest Bow Valley Crag and Canyon article!
Ankle Sprains: The Basics
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sport injuries and account for the majority of ankle injuries.8 They can be caused by: walking or exercising on an uneven surface, falling, landing on your ankle, rolling or twisting your foot, or getting stepped on causing the foot to twist or roll.
