Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centres offers fast-track access to a team of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Physicians.  Our roster includes four surgeons who are available for general orthopaedic patients and sports injuries.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre's team of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides consultation for musculoskeletal conditions needing further investigation and assessment in an expedient manner.

What is a Sport Medicine Physician?
Sport Medicine Physicians have an interest in the promotion of life-long wellness and fitness as well as in prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and injury.

What can a Sport Medicine Physician do for you?

1. Diagnosis and comprehensive management of injury or illness in acute, sub-acute or chronic states
2. Review and recommendation of exercise prescription for both individuals and teams; including pre-screening for exercise, activity or sport-specific needs, and counseling about strength and conditioning
3. Pre-participation physical assessments to determine ability to participate in specific sport related activities
4. Counselling regarding medications and supplements in terms of health, doping control, and legal implications
5. Management of rehabilitation goals and plan for return to sport or activity in coordination and cooperation with other medical and rehabilitation professionals
6. Advice and counselling regarding psychological issues and mental preparation for sport
7. Communication of their knowledge to coaches, athletes, teachers, parents, officials, administrators etc.

Areas of knowledge and expertise

1. Diagnosis and treatment of injuries and/or illnesses, including the ability to set minor fractures and reduce dislocated joints
2. Interpretation of laboratory results, special tests and imaging studies (Xrays, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.)
3. Triage of multiple injuries or illnesses
4. Issues for athletes of all ages and gender (i.e. gender verification, the female athlete triad, pregnancy, issues for the paediatric or geriatric population, etc.)
5. Issues for athletes and persons with disabilities
6. Sport specific issues related to injury/illnesses (i.e. rules and regulations, HIV /AIDS etc.)
7. Specific acute and /or chronic disease states (diabetes, asthma, cardiac conditions, osteoarthritis, etc.) in terms of participation in sport and exercise, and the role of physical activity in prevention
8. Appropriate use of orthotics, bracing, taping and splinting for overuse and traumatic injuries
9. Environmental and travel issues, immunizations and vaccinations for athletes
10. Nutritional factors that can affect performance and training, including fluid and electrolyte replacement
11. Current guidelines for management of traumatic brain injury (concussion) and other head injuries
12. Sport safety research and associated recommendations

Sports Medicine is committed to providing high quality, professional and effective goal-oriented patient care and we are proud to bring you these services designed to augment current patient care.