Banff Sport Medicine Clinic

10/16/2026

Save 15% on Lactate Testing!

Book between October 15 and December 15 and complete your appointment by February 28 to receive 15% off lactate testing.

Terms and conditions apply.

Learn more about this service and promotion 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4ve6kwpc

10/13/2026

Our High Five today goes to physiotherapist, Aly Walford!!

From helping patients return to the activities they love to supporting women’s pelvic health, Aly takes a team-based, active approach to recovery. 💪

A passionate runner and member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team, you’ll often find her exploring the mountains year-round! 🏔️🎿

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day!

Explore the BSM Foundation's growing library of resources to help support your mental wellbeing during recovery from injury 👇

https://bsmfoundation.ca/health-library/mental-wellbeing/

10/07/2026

The COA had the opportunity to connect with Manitoba’s orthopaedic community at the recent Manitoba Orthopaedic Symposium in Winnipeg.

Special thanks to Drs. Yiyang Zhang and Robert Longstaffe for organizing the program. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with COA Past President (2023), Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, who participated as a speaker.

Next stop: Toronto, where COA President Dr. Robert Litchfield will join colleagues at the Ontario Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in early November.

10/03/2026

We're grateful for those readers that have nominated our Allied Health team for Best Physiotherapy & Michelle Spuzak for Best Massage Therapist 🙏🏽

The Original Best of the Bow 2026 Canmore Awards

10/02/2026

🧠 Concussion recovery is more than simply “rest and wait.”

This Canadian Concussion Awareness Week (Sep 27 - Oct 3), we’re highlighting the importance of recognizing concussion symptoms and getting the right support to guide your recovery.

A personalized approach can include medical assessment, physiotherapy and a gradual return to school, work, sport and everyday activities.

Learn more about concussion assessment, management and rehabilitation 👇

09/29/2026

Our team recently spent time learning more about our VALD Force Decks and how force plate testing can help us better understand movement, strength, balance, & performance.

This helps our physiotherapists and strength & conditioning coaches find better ways to assess, track, and support patients and athletes!

Curious about how force plate testing can fit into your training or recovery?

Learn more 👉 https://banffsportmed.ca/physiotherapy-services/performance-physiology-assessments/force-plate-testing/

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09/23/2026

What a fun event - hosting Dr. Heard's Medical School alum for their 40 year anniversary educational event! 🥳