ORKA REACT CLINIC

Rapid Evaluation and Acute Care Treatment

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What is the REACT Clinic?

The ORKA REACT Clinic (Rapid Evaluation and Acute Care Treatment) is a specialized rapid-access Sports Medicine and Physiatry clinic designed to triage, assess and manage acute injuries efficiently and effectively. No referral is needed — athletes and active individuals can typically be seen within 4–7 days by our expert team of Sports Medicine Physicians and Physiatrists.

Ideal for those who have sustained a sports-related injury within the past 6 weeks, the REACT Clinic ensures timely access to advanced clinical care, helping you recover faster and return to performance.

Our physicians are certified by the Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and serve as team doctors for professional and national-level athletes. This same standard of elite care is brought to every client within the ORKA Sports Medicine ecosystem.

Please note: We do not accept motor vehicle collision (MVC) claims, Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims, ongoing medicolegal cases, or clients who have already been assessed by another Physiatrist.

Who is eligible vs who is not eligible

Orka REACT Clinic

You May Be Eligible for the ORKA REACT Clinic If:

You’ve sustained a sports-related injury within the past 6 weeks
You’re experiencing inflammation, swelling, or discomfort
You have a reduced range of motion in a joint or muscle group
You’re feeling pain, weakness, or instability with movement
You’re having difficulty returning to sport or daily functional activities

Who is Not Eligible for the ORKA REACT Clinic

Please seek care at your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Department if you are experiencing any of the following:

A visibly deformed fracture
A dislocated joint that has not been reduced by a healthcare provider
Ongoing or uncontrolled bleeding
Acute neck or back trauma

The ORKA REACT Clinic is not able to accept clients with:

Workplace injuries covered under Workers’ Compensation (WCB)
Motor Vehicle Collision claims (MVC)
Who’s injury has been longer than 6 weeks (see Sports Medicine/Physiatry Tab for alternative services)
Who have active medicolegal claims
Who have already seen a Physiatrist for this injury.
Chronic or long-standing injuries and conditions (see Sports Medicine/Physiatry Tab for alternative services)

Has it been more than 6 weeks since your injury?

You can still access our Sports Medicine or Physiatry referral pathway.

For this, we’ll require your physician, physiotherapist, or chiropractic to fill out the referral form below. Once we receive some information on your injury, our Athlete Experience Team will contact you to arrange your appointment.

Fill Out This Form

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call us at (587) 416-5912.

If you are eligible for REACT,

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What to expect from your first appointment.

An Overview Of Orka sports medicine's medical pathways

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What injuries are NOT accepted for the ORKA REACT Clinic?

Ⓧ Injuries that have been longer than 6 weeks (see Sports Medicine/Physiatry Tab)

Ⓧ Pediatric cases of individuals <5 years of age

Ⓧ A visibly deformed fracture

Ⓧ A dislocated joint that has not yet been seen by the Emergency Department

Ⓧ Ongoing or uncontrolled bleeding

Ⓧ Workers Compensation Board injuries (WCB)

Ⓧ Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC)

Ⓧ Active medicolegal claims

Ⓧ Individuals who have already seen a Physiatrist for this injury

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

No. The ORKA REACT Clinic is a self-referral program.

Will my referring provider receive communication after my assessment?

ORKA Physicians will always send a consultation report inclusive of working diagnosis and recommendations to providers to ensure all dots are connected in your integrated plan of care.

Is there a cost to the appointment?

No, all Sports Medicine Consultations and Physiatry (PM&R) Consultations are covered by Alberta Health Services as well as any imaging/labs that they order (x-ray, MSK Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, Bone scan, blood work), so there are no direct costs to the athlete for this aspect of their ORKA Medical and/or Rehabilitation Pathway.

As part of your rehabilitation plan, the Physician may prescribe medication, bracing/health products or other interventions to aid in pain modulation and in your plan of care. Note that some of these are not directly covered by Alberta Health Care and are fee for service, but may be covered by extended health benefit plans (ie. Bluecross, Sunlife, Manulife, Greenshield etc…).