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Sports Medicine Burlington

What a Sports MD can offer:

A Sports Medicine physician’s scope of care includes diagnosing and managing acute injuries, musculoskeletal conditions and illnesses that affect lifestyle and performance.

Common Conditions May Include:

  • Acute and overuse injuries (sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis)

  • Chronic musculoskeletal conditions (chronic muscle injuries, osteoarthritis)

  • Concussion management

  • Pre-participation physical assessments to determine safety of engaging in specific sport related activities

  • Return-to-play decisions for the sick or injured athlete

  • Athletes with chronic or acute illnesses (such as mono, asthma, hypertension or diabetes)

Once a diagnosis is established, we will recommend a treatment plan. This could include:

  • Physical rehabilitation (Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture)

  • Medications to manage symptoms

  • Refer for Diagnostic imaging (MRI, Diagnostic Ultrasound,

  • X-Rays, CT Scans, Bloodwork, etc..)

  • Bracing and taping

  • Exercise and performance counselling

  • Corticosteroid (cortisone) injections to relieve pain and inflammation

  • Hyaluronic acid injections. Also known as hyaluronate, this is an essential component of normal joint fluid. This "joint jelly" has been produced synthetically and can easily be injected as a single shot into nearly any osteoarthritic joint to supplement the existing synovial fluid.

Sports MD appointments are covered by OHIP

Physician consultations and imaging are covered by fully covered by OHIP (No Out-of-Pocket Expense)

Do I need a Referral?

A Family Physician Referral is recommended, but not necessarily required. We encourage those interested in a Sports MD Consult to contact the clinic for more information.

Meet our Sports Medicine Doctor

Dr. Lisa Liang MD

CCFP (SEM), Diploma Sports Medicine CTC

  • CASEM certified Sports Medicine Specialist

  • Fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Toronto

  • Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto

Dr. Liang is involved in medical education, patient education and research, and has interests in exercise as medicine, sports nutrition and performance arts medicine. Her event coverage experience is diverse, as she has provided coverage to various local and national teams and events (see below) . She is currently the Company Physician for Canada's Ballet Jörgen.

Event coverage experience for:

  • National Ballet of Canada - Currently

  • University of Toronto Varsity Blues Hockey, Football, and Track & Field

  • Pan Am Games

  • Mississauga Steelheads Hockey Club (OHL)

  • Around the Bay Road Race

  • Burlington Herd Baseball

  • Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team

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Appointments

Currently we offer Sports Medicine appointments on the following days:

Wednesday: 9am-2pm

For more information or to book an appointment please call the clinic or email sportsmd@burlingtonsportsandspine.com