Sports medicine
Update 2023: We no longer provide these services.
Book in to see a sports physio.
Activity, movement, and sport are critical dimensions of what it is to be human. And the branch of medical expertise related to activity, sport and performance is sports medicine. Dr. Melina Thibodeau has joined our team to extend our capacity to provide you with the expertise you need to recover, perform better, and reach your goals.
The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) is an organization of physicians committed to excellence in the practice of medicine as it applies to all aspects of physical activity.
CASEM
Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine is the national medical specialty society for sport medicine physicians in Canada. The Academy is open for membership to medical doctors (MD). It was founded in 1970 and the Academy serves as a means to ensure its members are kept up to date with current medical practices in sport medicine.
The Diploma of Sport and Exercise Medicine (DipSportMed) developed by CASEM, is a recognized credential for sport medicine physicians in Canada. The Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, founded by CASEM, is a peer reviewed sport medicine journal, now published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.1
What is Viscosupplement?
Viscosupplement is also known as hyaluronic acid. It is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial (joint) fluid. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber for joint loads. In people with osteoarthritis (OA), this fluid becomes diseased and no longer protects the joint effectively. The covering on the ends of the bones (cartilage) can also break down, becoming worn and frayed. These changes may result in inflammation, swelling, tenderness and pain in the joint, which leads to a reduction in mobility.
Injections offered
- Prolotherapy
- Synvisc
- Corticosteroid
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