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Ankle Fractures 101: The Basics
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Ankle Fractures 101: The Basics

October 25, 2022December 5, 2022

Ankle fractures are usually the result of a harsh rotational force. For example, if you over-roll your ankle in a trip or fall. A person with an ankle fracture will not tolerate weightbearing activities, so until treated, this injury will prevent a person from standing on the injured foot or walking.

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Achilles tendon rupture: the basics
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Achilles tendon rupture: the basics

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

The Achilles tendon is a tough fibrous band of tissue that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the entire body and the most common tendon in the lower body to rupture.

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The road to recovery: insights from an injured Sports Medicine ultramarathon runner
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The road to recovery: insights from an injured Sports Medicine ultramarathon runner

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Learn how Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, is recovering from a recent injury in his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article.

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I’m injured! A case study in what not to do
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I’m injured! A case study in what not to do

October 28, 2021November 20, 2021

In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Banff Sport Medicine Physician Dr Andy Reed, reflects on his recent injury.

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Ankle Sprains: The Basics
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Ankle Sprains: The Basics

February 7, 2021November 21, 2021

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.

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The Banff Sport Medicine Foundation is a registered charity with a Mission to “Prevent, treat, rehabilitate, and research musculoskeletal and sport injuries among people of all ages and abilities.”

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