East Toronto Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Clinic and Trilogy Physiotherapy have partnered in order to provide you with the experienced and skilled care you deserve.
The goal is to build a plan that best suits the patient’s recovery in preparation for safe reintegration into an active lifestyle. The risk of re-injury can be high depending on the initial condition, so continued support can be necessary for months after the first consultation.
Sports physicians receive advanced training in how to restore function to injured patients so they can continue with sporting activities as soon as possible. They have extensive training in how to prevent injury and sickness in people with an active lifestyle. Sports physicians can treat people from all walks of life — everyone from professional athletes, to children and teens involved in sports, to adults who exercise for recreation. They also treat workers with physically demanding jobs.
What Can Sports Medicine Treat?
Sports medicine physicians have specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and assisted care of joint and muscle injury. They work with active people of all ages and all levels of athletic skill.
Sports physicians can be found in solo practices and multi-disciplinary team clinics where they work closely with physiotherapists and other professionals.
Sports medicine physicians at our clinics effectively manage those with problems that are non-surgical, yet need care beyond that provided by a family doctor.
The lead Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician at East Toronto is Dr. David Lowe. He was the first physician to complete the comprehensive Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Toronto. Spending over ten years as the Team Physician at Ryerson University, Dr. Lowe was also on staff at the University of Toronto David L. Macintosh Sports Medicine Clinic for eight years. With experience with recreational, amateur, elite and professional athletes, he is also the local physician for Cirque du Soleil when they visit Toronto.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Medicine
What is the difference between sports medicine doctor and a chiropractor
In Canada, the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (or CASEM) regulates the sports medicine profession. In order to become a sports medicine doctor, a physician must complete their MD at an accredited university. They must then finish post-graduate training, and finally a 1-2 year sports medicine fellowship. Afterwards, they must sit through their CASEM diploma in sports medicine to be accredited as a sports medicine physician in Canada.
What is the aim of sports medicine?
The aim of Sports Medicine is the care of athletes and other individuals practicing sport and exercise who need advice, diagnosis and medical management of various conditions.
How do does a sports medicine physician assess patients?
As with any patient, the physician will undertake a thorough history taking, review or order relevant tests, and complete a physical examination
What is the difference between a sports physician and an orthopedic doctor?
Many sports injuries do not require surgical management; if needed a sports physician will refer to an orthopaedic surgeon for a surgical consultation. Orthopaedic surgical training is undertaken by completing a surgical fellowship program
How do sports physicians treat ankle sprains?
As with any patient, the physician will undertake a thorough history taking, review or order relevant tests, and complete a physical examination. Treatment for an ankle sprin is based on the sevrity and may include bracing, acute injury management, and rehabilitation
How do sports physicians treat cartilage injuries?
Dependent on the injury severity, a managment may include a range of options from surgical referral, to conservative care with advice about modified activity and pain management and rehabilitation
How do sports physicians treat concussions?
After a medical screening, a physician will give advice about recovery and often recommend a graded exercise and treatment plan. See concussion FAQ section
Bryce Lee
13 September 2023
Adam was super. Always positive and very encouraging thru my rehab.
Marcello Sapienza
10 August 2023
Excellent service . I highly recommend this clinic. Teresa the receptionist is very helpful and nice . Adam is a knowledgeable physiotherapist. And Fatima is a very good acupuncturist .
Samantha Duncan
25 July 2023
Excellent experience with Adam - thorough and very personable.
Kristin Patterson
26 June 2023
Marshall was very helpful and professional and worked with me on a very painful knee injury. i began a few months ago barely able to bend it or walk up and down stairs and have improved greatly with his program. i am now able to run up and downstairs with no problems and am almost back to 100%. the receptionists are also accommodating and professional and were easily able to process insurance claims, answer questions, and reschedule appts when i was sick or something came up. i was very impressed by my experience here and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a new physio!
Adriano Trapani
13 June 2023
Great experience. I had foot pain that wouldn’t go away so I came here and found so much assistance in regaining my mobility.
Kartik Uppal
8 June 2023
Went to the Pape and Danforth clinic for a massage with Robert. Customer service from initial onset was with Therese. Was very patient with me when it came to form filling and billing. Robert was also extremely good at working on my pain points and being thorough with his explanations. Overall great massage, experience and education!
AD
26 March 2023
Everyone at this clinic is very kind and professional- Would recommend!
Efficient Sense
7 January 2023
Trevor is great! He has guided me on my road to recovery. Staff is also friendly and knowledgeable. Nachi is also great!
Lucy Barron
5 December 2022
I would highly recommend the services of Trevor - he provided excellent care. I received a thorough assessment and a clear treatment plan. Trevor is knowledgeable, friendly and is a good communicator. The office is well-equipped and Mina at the front desk was always very welcoming.
Sabrina Oliver
15 November 2022
I have seen Trevor for several different problems over the years and he has always done an amazing job helping me with my recovery. He is knowledgeable in many areas and always happy to answer questions and explain what he is doing. He is thorough with assessment and treatment so you always feel like you are in good hands. He is also very honest and won't push you to keep coming if he doesn't feel you need it. Mina at the front desk is really welcoming and the clinic is very clean and comfortable. Overall a great physio experience and would highly recommend to anyone!
