Self-referral

Valley Sport Medicine offers limited self-referral options for specific conditions and patient groups where timely, targeted care is appropriate. Please review the sections below to determine whether self-referral is suitable for you.

Rapid knee clinic

Targeted, Timely Care for Specific Knee Conditions

The Rapid Knee Clinic at Valley Sport Medicine is designed to provide early assessment and decision-making for knee conditions that benefit from timely management.

The goal of this clinic is to offer same-week or next-week appointments whenever possible for appropriate cases.

Patients may self-refer without a referral from another healthcare provider.

Who the Rapid Knee Clinic Is For

The Rapid Knee Clinic may be appropriate if you have:

  • An acute knee injury within the past 4 weeks, such as a twisting injury, swelling, instability, or mechanical symptoms

  • Knee osteoarthritis pain and are specifically interested in injection-based treatment, including cortisone, hyaluronic acid (HA), or PRP

Who the Rapid Knee Clinic Is Not For

This clinic is not designed for:

  • Chronic or long-standing knee pain without a clear injury or treatment goal

  • Vague or poorly localized knee symptoms

  • Knee osteoarthritis when injection-based treatment is not of interest

Patients who fall outside the scope of the Rapid Knee Clinic may be redirected and advised to see their primary care provider or referred to the general sport medicine clinic if appropriate.

What to Expect

All patients are assessed by a sport medicine physician with expertise in knee injuries and non-operative management.

Your visit may include:

  • A focused sport medicine assessment

  • Review of existing imaging or coordination of new imaging if indicated

  • Discussion of injection options where appropriate (cortisone, HA, PRP)

  • Referral to physiotherapy, orthopaedics, or knee bracing when needed

  • Guidance on activity modification, recovery, and next steps

Coverage & Costs

  • Medical assessments are covered by MSI

  • Injections, bracing, and other non-MSI-covered services may involve additional costs and will be discussed in advance

How to Self-Refer (Rapid Knee Clinic)

  • Complete the online Rapid Knee Clinic Self-Referral Form

  • Our clinic will review your submission

  • If appropriate for this clinic, we will contact you to arrange an appointment

Rapid Knee Clinic Self-Referral Form

Veteran Self-Referral

For Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces may self-refer to Valley Sport Medicine for assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.

This self-referral pathway is intended to improve access to care for Veterans and to support completion of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)-related medical documentation when appropriate.

Services Available to Veterans

Veteran self-referral may be used for:

  • Sport medicine physician assessment of musculoskeletal injuries or conditions

  • Completion of VAC medical questionnaires and joint-related forms

  • Ultrasound-guided joint injections, including cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and PRP

  • Orthopaedic bracing and support products

  • On-site brace fitting by a registered kinesiologist

Coverage & Costs

  • Medical assessments are covered by MSI or Veterans Affairs Canada

  • VAC medical forms are covered by Veterans Affairs Canada

  • Pre-approval can be requested through VAC for injections and products

Any services not covered will be discussed in advance.

How to Self-Refer (Veterans)

  • Complete the online Veteran Self-Referral Form

  • Our clinic will review your submission

  • We will contact you to arrange an appointment

Veteran Self-Referral Form

Self-referral does not guarantee appointment availability. Submissions are reviewed to ensure suitability for the selected clinic pathway.