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…
Over the last two decades, with awareness of the Female Athlete Triad increasing, it has become apparent that male athletes also experience a similar triad syndrome. In 2017, the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition gathered various experts and health professionals to review the existing evidence and create recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of,…
Canada’s population is growing older with almost 1 in 6 people aged 65 or older. This number is expected to increase to close to 1 in 4 by 2030. Given this population shift, it is important to understand the potential risks that affect this group.
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).
Join us on Monday 13th June at 7 pm MST for our next free webinar on “Nutrition for your Mountain Adventures”. Hear from Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist, Heather Bester, on how to fuel your day for optimal performance and injury avoidance.
50% of runners get injured annually. Join us on May 2nd to learn ways of reducing your risk of falling into this category.
The shoulder is one of the largest joints in the body that is also able to move through the greatest range of motion. Our shoulders help us with many every day tasks such as reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Improving and maintaining optimal shoulder performance also helps reduce the risk of injury.
Knowing which parts of your body work together to help your shoulder move will help you to understand why healthcare professionals may recommend some of the following self-assessment tools to figure out how well each component is performing.
