sPORTS MEDICINE & PHYSIATRY

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE & PHYSIATRY SERVICES FOR COMPLEX INJURIES

AN ATHLETE CENTERED,

INTEGRATED APPROACH IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.

In professional sports, an integrated model involves collaboration among the physiotherapist, massage therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and team physician to manage pain and tailor training around injuries.

At ORKA, we prevent your injury from triggering a negative chain reaction that might force you to give up the sports you love. After your physiotherapy assessment or upon referral, you gain streamlined access to Sports Medicine and Physiatry Consultations with Dr. Rehana Murani for the management of sport-related injuries. This pathway is for both acute and chronic injuries, requiring a formal referral from a healthcare provider for appropriate triage.

Refer A patient

Sports medicine & Physiatry Consultations

HOW DO WE MANAGE AN ACUTE INJURY AT ORKA PERFORMANCE?

REFERRAL RECEIVED

Your Referral will be triaged into one of the following pathways: Sports Medicine Consultation or Physiatry (PM&R) Consultation. You will be contacted for booking of your appointment date.

CONSULTATION

After assessment and diagnosis, you'll get prescriptions for diagnostics and interventions (e.g., X-Ray, MRI, injections). A summary letter with recommendations will be sent to the referring provider, and if referred by ORKA Rehabilitation Team, a meeting will discuss your care plan.

COMMUNICATION / RETURN TO SPORT

Your customized rehab plan will be shared with your healthcare team, ensuring everyone is on board for a safe return to sport. Performance testing in our Sports Science wing will confirm your readiness for optimal performance.

COMMON INJURIES WE TREAT

FOOT & ANKLE

• Ankle Ligament Tears (Grade 1-3) • Fractures, Including Casting, Post-Op and Non-Operative Rehabilitation • Bursitis • Compartment Syndrome • Tendon Injuries • Tendinosis • Osteoarthritis • Muscular Injuries: Gastrocnemius/Soleus/Tibialis Posterior • Plantar Fascitis • Lumbar Spine Referral • Overuse/Overtraining Injuries • Stress Fractures • Growth Plate (Epiphyseal) Pain and Dysfunction, Including: Osgood Schlatters Disease/Severs Disease/Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Disease .

KNEES

• Anterior Cruciate Injury (ACL): Pre and Post-Op Rehabilitation • Posterior Cruciate Injury (PCL) • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear (Grade 1-3), Including Post-Op Rehabilitation • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tear (Grade 1-3), Including Post-Op Rehabilitation • Knee Joint Pain and Dysfunction • Bursitis • Fracture: Post-Op Rehabilitation • Meniscal Tears and Impingement, and Rehabilitation • Tendon Injury • Tendinosis • Osteoarthritis • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome • Patellofemoral Joint Pain and Dysfunction • Insertional Tears of Quadriceps, Hamstring, and Calf

THIGHS & HIPS

• Osteoarthritis • Bursitis • Muscle Injuries • Hamstring Tears with/without Lumbar/Sciatic Nerve Involvement; • Adductor (Groin) Tears and Quadriceps Tears • Tendon Injuries and Surgical Repair Post-Op Rehabilitation • Overuse/Overtraining Injuries • Hip-Lumbar Spine Pain and Dysfunction • Gluteus Medius Tendinosis • Hip Pointer • Osteitis Pubis .

SHOULDER, ELBOW, WRIST

• Instability: Subluxation and Dislocation • Joint Pain and Dysfunction • Acromioclavicular Injury • Sternoclavicular Injury • Capsulitis • Adhesive Capsulitis • Rotator Cuff Impingement • Rotator Cuff Tear: Partial and Complete • Rotator Cuff/Acromioplasty/Stabilization Post-Op Rehabilitation • Bursitis • Fracture: Post-Op and Non-Operative Rehabilitation • Burner/ Stinger Syndrome • Muscle Injuries • Tendon Injuries • Glenoid Labrum Injury and Rehabilitation • Scapular Fracture Rehabilitation • Scapulothoracic Joint Dysfunction • Cervical Spine-Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction .

SPINE & RIBS

• Facet Joint Injuries • Costovertebral Joint Injuries • Soft Tissue Injuries • Disc Injuries • Radicular and Referred Pain • Neural Tension • Rib Fracture and Injuries • Rib Cartilage • Intercostal Injuries .

Injection-Based Therapies

Our sports medicine physician may recommend one of several evidence-informed injection therapies to assist with pain reduction, inflammation control, or tissue healing. These treatments are arranged offsite in collaboration with trusted medical partners.

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy involves injecting a natural irritant—typically a dextrose solution—into injured ligaments, tendons, or joints to stimulate the body’s healing response. It’s commonly used for increasing stability within the system.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP therapy uses your own blood, processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors, and is injected into injured tissues to promote regeneration and healing. It’s often used for tendon injuries, arthritis, and soft tissue conditions.

Cortisone & Viscosupplementation

Cortisone injections can reduce inflammation and pain in acute or chronic joint issues. Viscosupplementation, often used for knee osteoarthritis, involves injecting hyaluronic acid to reduce inflammation, improve the health of the synovial fluid and improve joint mobility.

Please Note: These procedures are not performed onsite at ORKA Performance. If deemed appropriate, they will be coordinated by our sports medicine physician and carried out at an external partner facility.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What injuries are NOT accepted for ORKA Sports Medicine/Physiatry Consultations?

Ⓧ Pediatric cases of individuals <5 years of age

Ⓧ Workers Compensation Board injuries (WCB)

Ⓧ Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC)

Ⓧ Active medicolegal claims

Ⓧ Individuals who have already seen a Physiatrist for this injury

Ⓧ Clients who have had chronic pain > 10 years.

Ⓧ Clients who have progressed through their local city's Chronic Pain Program (if available)

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

Yes. You must be referred by an allied health professional with an active practitioner ID. They can find the referral form at the top of the page under "Refer A Patient"

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…).