My brain hurts: a look at concussions and how they are managed
In his latest column for The Bow Valley Crag & Canyon, BSM Sport Medicine Physician, Dr. Andy Reed discusses how suspected concussions are evaluated and managed in the clinic.
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PRESENTATION: Improving & Maintaining Back & Core Health
Expert Education Series with Chelsea Deschamps We are pleased to host this free and hands-on hybrid event. Join Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Chelsea Deschamps from Omnia Movement & Performance in this hands-on interactive session on improving and maintaining back and core health. Thank you to the Town of Canmore’s Community Grants program…
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PRESENTATION: Climbing injuries & how to prevent them
Expert Education Series with Nani Woollings The BSM Foundation is pleased to host Nani Woollings, Physiotherapist and Coach of the Canada Youth Climbing Team, in this upcoming in-person event! In this presentation, Nani will discuss the most common injuries in climbing including why and how they happen, as well as a snapshot look at treatment,…
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Achilles tendon rupture: the basics
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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High Tibial Osteotomy
A High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a type of ‘joint preservation’ surgery that involves cutting the shin bone (tibia) to change the alignment of the knee. It is used to improve symptoms of osteoarthritis by offloading weight from arthritic cartilage inside the knee with the aim of preventing a future knee replacement surgery. In some…
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A Sport Med Doc’s Top 5 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners
Banff Sport Medicine Physician and ultramarathon running M.D., Dr. Andy Reed, discusses his Top 5 injury prevention tips (originally published on UltrAspire’s Facebook page).
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Muscle cross education: How to workout when injured
In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr. Andy Reed, discusses what “muscle cross education” means and how it can help when injured.
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Quad activation after ACL injury or surgery: Advanced Exercises
An injury to the ACL can cause significant wasting and weakness to the quadriceps muscles in both the injured and uninjured leg – known as Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI).
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When the hip loses its hop
Learn about another common source of hip pain – osteoarthritis – in Dr. Andy Reed’s latest Crag & Canyon article.
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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!
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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.
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The road to recovery: insights from an injured Sports Medicine ultramarathon runner
Learn how Banff Sport Medicine Physician, Dr Andy Reed, is recovering from a recent injury in his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article.
