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Valley Sport Medicine provides assessment and non-surgical management of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions involving the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, and foot and ankle. This includes osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and both acute and chronic overuse injuries. Referrals for conditions involving the neck or back are not accepted.

Available Treatments and Services

  • Exercise-based rehabilitation plans and education

  • Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections (corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma)

  • Diagnostic investigations, including imaging and bloodwork when indicated

  • Referrals to other specialists when appropriate

  • Prescription medications

  • Veterans Affairs Canada assessments and completion of medical questionnaires

  • Worker’s Compensation Board Enhanced Physician Services assessments

  • Orthopaedic bracing

Injections Offered

The following injections are available for a variety of joint, tendon, and soft tissue conditions. Most are performed under ultrasound guidance.

Corticosteroid Injections:

  • Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle osteoarthritis

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

  • Medial and lateral epicondylopathy (tennis and golfer’s elbow)

  • Thumb and finger osteoarthritis (1st CMC, MCP joints)

  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

  • Trigger finger

  • Gluteal tendinopathy / greater trochanteric pain syndrome

  • Meralgia paresthetica

  • Big toe osteoarthritis (1st MTP joint)

  • Sinus tarsi syndrome

  • Baker’s cyst aspiration and injection

Hyaluronic Acid Injections (Monovisc, Durolane, Orthovisc):

  • Knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle osteoarthritis

Soft Tissue Adapted Hyaluronic Acid (SportVis):

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • Gluteal tendinopathy / greater trochanteric pain syndrome

  • Lateral epicondylopathy (tennis elbow)

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP):

  • Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • Gluteal tendinopathy / greater trochanteric pain syndrome

  • Lateral epicondylopathy (tennis elbow)

Fees for Non-Insured Services

While consultations and follow-up appointments are fully covered by MSI the following fees apply to non-insured services:

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Fee

$100 – Includes the ultrasound-guided procedure, injection tray fee, and all necessary supplies.

Non-Ultrasound-Guided Injection Tray and Supplies Fee

$10 – Applies when the injection is not performed under ultrasound guidance and covers the injection tray and clinic supplies.

Medication and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Costs

  • Orthovisc (hyaluronic acid for smaller joints) – $200

  • Durolane (hyaluronic acid for larger joints) – $500

  • Monovisc (hyaluronic acid for larger joints) – $500

  • SportVis (hyaluronic acid for soft tissue use; includes two injections) – $500

  • Cingal (combination of hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid) – $600

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – $700

  • Corticosteroid (Depo-Medrol) – $30

Orthopaedic Bracing

Valley Sport Medicine offers evidence-based knee bracing to reduce pain, improve function, and support return to activity.

Bracing may be helpful for knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, meniscus or ligament injuries, instability, swelling, difficulty with stairs, return-to-sport support, and post-operative rehabilitation.

Bracing assessments and education are provided at no charge, with no obligation to purchase a brace, and no referral is required. Assessments are offered by Gabrielle Thomas, a kinesiologist and orthopaedic bracing specialist.

Our process includes a focused assessment to determine whether bracing is appropriate, on-site measurement and fitting (custom or off-the-shelf), education on use and care, and follow-up support as needed. Many braces are eligible for VAC, WCB, and private insurance coverage, and we assist with quotes, receipts, and required documentation for reimbursement.

To book a bracing consultation

Email: gab@valleysportmedicine.ca
Phone: 902-355-9957