Bishop's University Sports Medicine Clinic

05/16/2023

03/01/2023

Bishop’s Students in the community!
We are proud to support the student lead Marathon of Sport fundraiser happening March 11 right here at the Sports Plex. It is a great event in support of Special Olympics.
Donations can be made at the following link: https://motionball.com/donate/. To donate directly to Bishop's, select 'A Specific Event', then 'Motionball U 2022-2023', then 'Bishop's University'.

07/05/2022

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the sports med team! Welcome Marie-Helen!

05/04/2022

05/02/2022

No two first aid kits are the same! Every Athletic Therapist adapts their kit specifically for the sport they are covering, and we recommend that everyone do the same with their home first aid kits!
A DIY first aid kit is easy to adapt to whatever adventures you have planned this summer – whether it be long days at the beach, the soccer field, or the camp site. To help you get started here is a small list of some lesser-known items that our Athletic Therapists recommend everyone start their own DIY first aid kits with:

04/25/2022

Gardening self-care tips:
With the gorgeous day we had in Sherbrooke today, it makes us think that spring is FINALLY here and with that so, too, is the gardening season! Here are a few tips to keep in mind while gardening:
- When lifting bags of soil and mulch, make sure to use proper lifting techniques! See our post on April 4th about lifting safely.
- Avoid twisting your back and knees while moving things over. Move your feet in order to turn your body as a whole
- If you aren’t used to it, don’t garden for several hours straight – make sure to take breaks!
- Try changing your position while you garden. Don’t spend the whole time kneeling, this causes undue stress on your knees
- Don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Even though the sun isn’t as strong in the spring, you can still get a sunburn if you are out there long enough!

04/18/2022

This weeks Sport's Med Monday focuses on High ankle sprains vs Regular ankle sprains.

Have you ever heard an announcer mention that an athlete is out with a high ankle sprain and wondered what that actually means? Here are the differences between a high ankle sprain and a typical ankle sprain:

Both injuries are on the outside of the ankle however involve different ligaments.

High ankle: Generally, the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (one of the ligaments that aids in holding the fibula to the tibia)

High ankle sprains take longer to heal. This is due to its roles during weightbearing and in helping to hold the fibula to the tibia.

High ankle sprains occur with external rotation of the foot, while in dorsiflexion (toes aiming up towards the shin). They are often seen in sports such as hockey or downhill skiing, where the ankle is fixed in a rigid boot.

Regular ankle sprains are the typical “rolling the ankle” mechanism of injury

04/11/2022

This weeks Sport's Med Monday topic is "Foot Arches".

The arch on the bottom of your feet is important, as it has an impact on how the rest of your body moves.

Types of foot arches:
⁃ Flat arch: with a flat arch, more of the inside of your foot touches the floor. This causes more pressure on the inside part of your ankles and knees, which can lead to injury in these areas.

⁃ High arch: with a high arch, less of the inside of your foot touches the floor. This puts more pressure on the outside part of your ankles and knees, which can lead to injury in these areas.

⁃ Neutral arch: With a neutral arch your ankles and knees are both in optimal positions and injury is less likely to occur.

What you can do if you have a flat or high arch:

⁃ Put orthotics or insoles in your shoes.

⁃ See an athletic therapist or physiotherapist for a program tailored for you.

04/06/2022

• Independent consultant;
• Performs the functions of a massage therapist according to their professional abilities;
• Mixed clientele comprising of students, student-athletes, faculty, staff and outside campus community;
• 20-25 hours/week, with the possibility of doing more
• Start date June 2022

04/04/2022

For this weeks Sports Med Monday, let's talk about lower back pain. Many people have it, and there can be multiple reasons for it occurring. One of the most common causes of lower back pain injuries are from picking up a heavy object incorrectly. Here are the proper steps to take when lifting a heavy object:

1) Always use your legs - Your leg muscles are meant to do the heavy work, not your back!
2) Spread your feet out wide, so that they are a little wider than shoulder width apart
3) When squatting down, make sure to push your hips back, don't let your knees pass your toes
4) Engage your core and keep your back straight while lifting the object
5) Never hold a heavy object away from your body, this is a recipe for an injury!

Here is a quick video demonstrating these points:

Lifting incorrectly is a common cause of work related injuries. This video describes how to lift safely. It was developed as part of the Agricultural Youth W...

03/28/2022

Our Sports Med Monday tip of the week: Shoulder Impingement.

Shoulder impingement is one of the most common reasons for shoulder pain. It can often happen due to inflammation, poor posture, lack of shoulder mobility and/or poor overhead lifting techniques. What happens is the rotator cuff muscles pass through a small opening in your shoulder, and any decrease in that space can cause pain.
To avoid this: get in a good activation before lifting, work on your shoulder mobility, and focus on using proper form when lifting. And don’t forget to work on your upper back muscles to help with your posture.

03/21/2022

We are excited to start our new initiative called "Sports Med Monday's". The goal is to provide resources to our clients to help them stay healthy.

Our first topic is "Glute strength and activation". It is super important to strengthen your glutes (max, med and min) to prevent injury to your hips and back. If your hip abductors (glute med and min) are weak your knees and ankle are more likely to cave in, which predisposes athletes to knee and ankle injuries.

Good exercises include: clams, monster walks, glute bridges, side lying straight leg raises.

Here is a great example of "Monster Walks" demonstrated by Bishop's Varsity Athletics strength and conditioning company Fonctions Optimum