Joint injections and musculoskeletal (MSK) injections are increasingly common in Calgary and indeed, across North America. At both Elite Sport Performance as well as our private Knee Clinic, we utilize various injections when clinically indicated. Joint and musculoskeletal injections can be done either blind or with the benefit of image guidance. Various studies purport that […]
Did you know that low back pain causes more disability than any other condition globally? As such, the development, or ‘pathogenesis’, of low back pain has long been investigated by research groups and programs. Most recently, the esteemed Drs. Injeyan, Injeyan, and Triano compared differences in inflammatory markers in the blood between asymptomatic individuals, and […]
Did you know that localized inflammation in response to musculoskeletal injury is not only natural, but is essential to promote healing? Damaged cells release chemicals within the inflammation which signals the body to initiate the repair process. While some level of local inflammation is necessary, uncontrolled or persistent inflammation can cause more harm than benefit, […]
Osteoarthritis (OA) was previously considered non-inflammatory. It is now well recognized that inflammatory mediators are produced and can be measured in joint fluids of patients with OA. This inflammation is a major risk factor in cartilage loss, pain, swelling, and stiffness. When management and treatment of OA consists of anti-inflammatory components, patients can improve their […]
What is Cupping? Cupping is a therapy in which glass jars or cups are suctioned onto the skins surface with negative pressure. Traditionally, cupping has been used in Chinese medicine for 1000s of years to open up meridian pathways to allow Qi to flow through. When Qi flows freely throughout the body one enjoys good […]
Platelet rich plasma, commonly called PRP, has been promoted widely as a potential treatment for helping injured musculoskeletal tissues to heal. Platelet rich plasma contains high concentrations of several growth factors. Platelet rich plasma has been used worldwide for multiple indications of knee pain, most commonly accelerate ligament healing or to augment tissue repair. […]
Inflammation is a normal action of the immune system when it encounters injured tissue, infection, allergen or toxin. The whole point of inflammation is as a transient process whereby the immune system is stimulated to deal with an offending situation…a knee injury or virus for example. So in and of itself inflammation is not a […]
If you live an active lifestyle, chances are you’ve dealt with an injury at some point. You may have even heard this expression: repetitive strain injury. Often, for athletes or those who enjoy leisure sports, the thing that keeps them out of the game is not a sudden injury. It’s an injury caused by consistent, […]
For years, stretching has been promoted as beneficial for those with an active lifestyle. The trouble is, the touted benefits of stretching – lengthening and strengthening your muscles, and improving performance – aren’t supported by current research. “As an avid runner, I was raised on the concept of stretching,” says Dr. Dale Macdonald, Sport Specialist […]
Every year, up to 85% of runners are forced to take time off because of injury. We all experience some discomfort during training, and it’s okay to have some degree of achiness and soreness. It’s also important not to ignore your body’s pain signals when returning to your activity. “Pain is our body’s way of […]
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