The Reality of Soft Braces in Patellar and Ankle Instabilities

Friday, May 9^th | 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Location: Tignish/Summerside room, 1st floor

Note this is an unaccredited event sponsored by Bauerfeind

Session Objectives:

• Recognizing the position of soft braces in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
• Understanding the compressive and proprioceptive effects of soft braces in stabilizing a joint
• Establish the proper treatment plan for primary patellar dislocation and acute ankle sprain

Speakers:

• Dr. Nathan Urquhart, MD, FRCSC, Dip. Sport Med.
  Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dartmouth General Hospital, Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
• Dr. Luc De Garie, MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip. Sport Med.
  President of AQMSE, Sport Medicine at INS Quebec, IST member for National Short
  Track Speed Skating Team & Athletics Canada, MSK professor at UMF du Marigot, Laval, Qc