Banff Sport Medicine Foundation

06/08/2026

Thank you to Brandon Spink, Family Medicine PGY3, for this contribution to the Health Library on SLAP tears 👇

SLAP tears are common in athletes or individuals who frequently perform overhead motions, such as throwing, swimming, or swinging tools.

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Thanks to all that came by to discuss our research on patellar (kneecap) instability risk factors at the recent ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy Congress in Prague!

06/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Seniors Week in Alberta this June 1 - 7! 💙

Staying healthy and active as we age can help maintain independence, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall quality of life. Whether you're looking for information on exercise, injury prevention, bone health, balance, or healthy aging, there are resources available to support your journey.

📚 Explore our library for evidence-based information, educational materials, and tools designed to help older adults stay active and healthy 👉 https://bsmfoundation.ca/older-adult-health/

05/31/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

When we think about recovering from injury, we often focus on the physical side 👉 surgery, rehabilitation, strength, and mobility. But recovery also involves mental and emotional wellbeing.

Injury can impact confidence, identity, motivation, and overall mental health. Feelings of frustration, isolation, uncertainty, and anxiety are common parts of the recovery journey.

Here, Jackie Bardana, High Performance & Mental Strength Consultant, offers some insight into the mental side of recover 👇
https://bsmfoundation.ca/jackie-bardana/

05/29/2026

that recovering from an ACL injury is about more than just surgery?🦵

Research continues to show that successful recovery is influenced by several key factors:
✔️ How well you prepare before surgery (prehabilitation)
✔️ Your commitment to rehabilitation afterward
✔️ Strength, mobility, and movement retraining
✔️ Psychological readiness and confidence during recovery

ACL recovery is a journey and supporting both the physical and mental side of recovery can make a meaningful difference in long-term outcomes.

Read more 👉

In a recent OrthoEvidence, OEInsights Article, the authors outline four critical factors that influence a patient’s recovery after ACL injury.

05/26/2026

Summer student, Kate, helping us run through a shoulder assessment for one of our research studies 🤩

05/24/2026

Our Director, Sarah Kerslake, discussing some of our research using machine learning at the International Patellofemoral Study Group meeting in Lyon, France, .

05/20/2026

We're excited to welcome our Summer Students, Margareth, Tara, Kate, and Kayla, to the team!

Thanks to The Shops Of Canmore, Highline Law Office, and The Clearwater Foundation for supporting these students 🙏

05/16/2026

that research is more than discovery? It’s the key to improving patient care and outcomes💙

By advancing evidence-based medicine, healthcare teams can deliver safer treatments, faster recovery pathways, and better long-term results for patients. Every study, innovation, and breakthrough helps shape the future of care.

Our research directly informs clinical care so patients benefit from the latest advancements.

Learn about one research patients experience in this short newsletterarticle 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5xjjtnaj