Banff Sport Medicine Foundation

09/04/2026

NEXT WEEK! ISAKOS Webinar: A Glimpse into the Daily Life of a Young Professional: From the Use of New Technologies to Initial Career Planning

🗓️ September 10, 2026 🕛 12:00–13:00 UTC
👉 Registration is FREE: isakos.com/webinars

Join an international faculty for a focused conversation on the opportunities and decisions that shape an early professional career, chaired by Camilo Helito and Laurie Hiemstra.

Program topics include:
🔹 The Future of Surgical Training: How Technology Is Redefining Learning
🔹 Making the Most from Your Early Career
🔹 Collaborative Work, Friendship and Family during our Professional Career
🔹 A Message from ISAKOS Leadership: Good Choices I Recommend and Bad Choices I Would Avoid
🔹 Discussion

Webinar Presented by the ISAKOS Young Professionals Task Force

08/20/2026

In collaboration with the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic, we are hosting an upcoming course on the Assessment & Management of Common Shoulder Injuries - Oct 17 - 18.

For more information and to register 👉

October 17 - 18, 2026Banff Sport Medicine Clinic, CanmoreSaturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pmReception 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmSunday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

08/15/2026

🦴 Advance Your Shoulder Assessment Skills

Join us October 17–18 in Canmore for our Assessment & Management of Common Shoulder Injuries course - an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed for physicians, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, exercise physiologists, residents, and healthcare students.

✅ Evidence-based assessment and diagnosis
✅ Interactive case discussions
✅ Small-group practical sessions (maximum 6:1 learner-to-instructor ratio)
✅ Learn from experienced sport medicine clinicians and orthopaedic surgeons

Whether you're looking to refine your physical examination skills or build confidence in clinical decision-making, this course will provide practical knowledge you can apply immediately in practice. Course participants consistently rate the hands-on format and expert instruction as highlights of their experience.

📅 October 17–18, 2026
📍 Banff Sport Medicine Clinic | Canmore, Alberta

Learn more and register:

October 17 - 18, 2026Banff Sport Medicine Clinic, CanmoreSaturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pmReception 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmSunday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

08/12/2026

Dr. Laura Morrison chats to us about a recent collaborative publication on "Provincial Agreements for pregnant and parenting orthopedic surgery residents: a call for a national residency guideline"

In this research spotlight, Dr. Laura Morrison, discusses her recen...

08/06/2026

If you're new to running and not sure how to get started, or just want to mix-up your warm-up routine, Summer Student Tara Vermeulen, has created this resource for you! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️

Get:
✅exercise recommendations
✅links to videos + resources

New to running? Not sure how to safely get started? Then this article is for you!

08/05/2026

Millions of young athletes get injured each year. Penn State Health sports medicine experts share practical tips to help prevent injuries and keep kids healthy, safe and in the game.

07/28/2026

Learn about the basics of anterior shoulder instability in this recent Health Library article 👇

Thank you Dr. Neil Thomas for this contribution 🙏

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing us to reach, lift, and rotate with ease .

07/25/2026

We are currently accepting applications for the 2028-2029 Orthopaedic Fellowship until October 31st.

Details can be found here 👇

Orthopaedic Fellowship at the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation

07/22/2026

Recovering from injury involves more than physical healing. Many people can experience stress, anxiety, frustration, or uncertainty throughout the recovery process.

Taking care of your mental wellbeing can help you:
✅ maintain momentum
✅ follow your rehabilitation plan
✅ feel more confident as you return to activity and sport

While every journey is different, here are some simple strategies that can help you along this journey.

Recovering from injury involves more than physical healing. Many people can experience stress, anxiety, frustration, or uncertainty throughout the recovery

07/17/2026

What a thoughtful and creative way to say "thank you" from one of our summer students 🤩