With aging, many adults experience decreased muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia. In older adults, muscular strength is a major predictor of health outcomes such as falls, fractures, and mortality (1). It is therefore important to maintain adequate muscular strength to limit these poor health outcomes.
Tears to the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder are a common injury of the upper body.
Biking is an increasingly popular recreational activity with significant potential for injury. Any injury is concerning as it can negatively impact a person’s quality of life and increase the risk of a second injury.
Expert Education Series with the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic We are pleased to host this free and in-person event. Join experts from the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic in this hands-on interactive session and learn about common bike-related injuries, how to prepare your body for the upcoming season, and how to reduce your risk of injury….
Spring is finally here! After the third false spring, it’s safe to say that the snow has stopped, and it’s time to switch gears into running, biking, and hiking season. Now, how can you transition seamlessly between these sports and activities without getting injured?
Here is a great warm-up recommended by Nani Woollings, Physiotherapist and Canadian Youth National Climbing Team coach.
What you really need to do to be successful! In his latest Bow Valley Crag & Canyon article, Dr. Andy Reed, Sport Medicine Physician and ultra running machine, discusses some key tips to achieving your New Year’s fitness resolution goals.
Expert Education Series with Aly Walford We are pleased to host this free and in-person event. Join Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Specialist, Aly Walford from the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic, in this hands-on interactive session on improving and maintaining pelvic floor health. What to expect In this session, you will learn more about your deep…
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…
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,…
Sign-up for our free Ski Fit Ready Program for the month of October only! Sign-up for our 8-week pre-season SKI FIT READY EXERCISE PROGRAM. The exercises demonstrated in the Ski Fit Ready Program are designed around a number of essential exercises recommended during #Knees4Skis. These exercises can be done at any time during the ski…
Are you heading out for a day of hiking, biking or climbing and wondering what food to pack for the day and how to keep your body properly fueled to avoid fatigue and potential injury? Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Heather Bester, provides her top tips for preparing for adventure, how to stay fueled and enjoy…