Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre
2500 University Drive NW T2N 1N4 Calgary, AB, Canada

Attention Alberta Rugby Coaches! We are offering free online coach development workshops on neuromuscular training warm-up programs for injury prevention. Register here: https://bit.ly/SHREDrugby In partnership with World Rugby and Rugby Canada, we have developed this evidence-informed warm-up program for youth rugby players. As we begin to return to sport after a prolonged break, it is extremely important that we prioritize injury prevention so that our athletes have the op...portunity to continue participating in sport. We hope you'll join us for one of our four online sessions: -Thursday June 18th 6:30-8:30pm MST -Friday June 19th 9:00-11:00am MST -Tuesday June 23rd 3:00-5:00pm MST -Tuesday June 23rd 7:00-9:00pm MST FAQ: "Is this similar to Activate?" A few years back, the 'Activate' program was developed out of the University of Bath in the UK, and evaluated in the school boys rugby. This is an excellent warm-up program, and we had the opportunity to adapt this program to: 1) Fit the Canadian rugby context - we don't typically have the opportunity to play year-round, so we needed a more condensed program to fit our rugby season. 2) Address injury prevention in females as well, since the Activate program was focused on school boys

*Seeking healthy control participants for our Pre-OA ankle study* If you fit the following criteria, please reach out to [email protected], or call 403-220-3394: 15-30 years old no history of lower limb injury... participated regularly in sport/physical activity as a youth Eligible participants would undergo testing at the University of Calgary (approximately 2.5 hours, parking costs covered), which includes: -DEXA scan (bone mineral density, % lean mass, % body fat) -leg strength -balance testing -ankle range of motion -motion analysis -aerobic fitness test Help us understand the relationship between youth ankle injuries and the development of osteoarthritis, so that we can work toward prevention & management!

Free coach workshops on neuromuscular training warm-ups offered in Edmonton in February In partnership with the Edmonton Sport Council, we are offering two workshop dates, which are open to coaches involved in any sport. Coaches will learn how to implement an evidence-informed injury prevention warm-ups with their athletes. Wednesday February 5th 6:30-8:30pm... or Wednesday February 26th 6:30-8:30pm Both sessions will be held at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre. NCCP-certified coaches are eligible to receive 2 PD credits for attending. Free to attend, but coaches must register in advance by contacting George Multamaki: -Phone 780-497-7678 -E-mail: [email protected] Registration is limited, so be sure to sign up ASAP!

Attention Alberta Dance Teachers! The University of Calgary would like to invite you to take part in this research study. We are looking to investigate current safe dance practice knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours. Interested? Click on the link below to participate or contact Dr. Sarah Kenny for more information ([email protected]).... Survey Link: https://redcap.ucalgary.ca/surveys/?s=PTH9N8AERP This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB19-1867).

*Post-doc opportunity* The Faculty of Kinesiology is now accepting applications for a post-doctoral fellow position under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn Emery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to align their work with our SHRed Concussions research program. SHRed Concussions is a pan-Canadian research project to inform a reduction in the burden of concussion in youth through evaluation of the development, implementation, effectiveness and sustainability of n...ovel primary, secondary and tertiary concussion prevention strategies. SHRed Concussions will also inform sport-related concussion detection, diagnosis, prognosis, management and treatment in youth. SHRed Concussions is funded by the National Football League’s Scientific Advisory Board and involves a collaboration across ten Canadian Universities as well as over 30 community, government and industry partners across five provinces. We are seeking applicants with a background in areas such as: epidemiology injury prevention data science rehab biomechanics exercise physiology knowledge translation sport science Deadline to apply is February 29th, 2020.