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    Could the first two years after a sports-related knee injury be the best time to prevent future weight gain and knee arthritis? What is the problem? Young people who injure their knee while playing sports are more likely to develop excess body fat and knee osteoarthritis later in life, but it is not clear when […] Read More

  • Rethinking Knee Health in Women and Girls

    Females, women and girls experience a disproportionate burden of knee injuries and osteoarthritis across the lifespan. They are more likely to sustain an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, experience poorer long-term outcomes following reconstruction, and account for approximately two-thirds of people living with knee osteoarthritis. Despite this, much of the research and many clinical approaches […] Read More

  • Celebrating National Research Award Success: Congratulations to Dr. Jenna Schulz and Renata Gabuzyan

    We are thrilled to congratulate two members of the Musculoskeletal Health, Sport, and Exercise Lab on receiving highly competitive national research awards from the Government of Canada. These awards recognize not only Jenna’s and Renata’s outstanding achievements, but also their dedication to improving the lives of people living with and recovering from knee injuries. We […] Read More

  • Is Osteoarthritis Preventable?

    Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. There is currently no cure for OA and the current management strategies for OA are focussed on alleviating symptoms. Current management includes core treatments such as patient education, exercise, and physical activity and weight loss or weight management if necessary. Given […] Read More

About Us

The Musculoskeletal Health, Sport, and Exercise Lab is committed to reducing the burden of painful musculoskeletal (muscle, joints, bone) conditions – the biggest source of disability in the world.

This includes research and other activities to develop, evaluate and implement new and effective exercise-based therapies to prevent, rehabilitate, and manage these injuries and conditions.

Our work is done in partnership with patients/athletes and health professionals to ensure that is it acceptable, relevant, and empowering.

This website features information on our team, current projects, and how you can get involved.

Affiliations

Arthritis Research Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to clinical arthritis research, providing the national hub and structural support that allows researchers to do their best work and places patients at the centre of every study. With over 100 scientists, trainees, and staff working across five provinces, our team spans the full spectrum of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Every study we complete is designed to deliver real change in real lives, across Canada.

The International Olympic Committee Female, woman and girl Injury pRevention (FAIR) Consensus is a global effort to improve injury prevention in female, woman, and/or girl sport by turning research and real-world experience into clear, practical recommendations. The FAIR recommendations are designed to support athletes and the people around them — including coaches, parents, teachers, healthcare and exercise professionals, and sport leaders.

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Center as the University of of Calgary is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee conducting world leading research on injury prevention in youth sport and recreation, providing a vibrant and supportive learning environment for faculty, trainees, students and staff, and building collaborative partnerships with community partners, decision-makers, youth and parents.

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Musculoskeletal Health, Sport and Exercise Lab
Faculty of Medicine
Department of Physical Therapy
2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
Tel 604 822 8225
Email soar@arthritisresearch.ca
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