Prolotherapy: A Guide to Injections, Uses, and Limitations
A balanced guide to prolotherapy: proposed mechanism, differences from PRP and cortisone, evidence, alternatives, procedure, and risks.
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Knee Meniscus Injury: Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment
Knee meniscus injury: acute and degenerative causes, symptoms, clinical exam, MRI, rehabilitation, surgery, and the nuanced role of PRP.
Read article →Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): symptoms, racket-sport and repetitive-work causes, diagnosis, conservative care, PRP, guided injections, and gradual return to activity.
Read article →Ankle Sprain: Diagnosis and Return to Sport
Ankle sprain: grade I–III classification, PRICE conservative care, when to consult a sports medicine doctor, recovery timelines, and return-to-sport criteria.
Read article →Knee osteoarthritis: diagnosis and medical treatment
Knee osteoarthritis: diagnosis and medical treatment — diagnostic criteria (clinical exam and selective imaging), non-surgical options (exercise, physiotherapy, NSAIDs, viscosupplementation, PRP, cortisone), the role of PRP. Links to /en/services and /en/pricing.
Read article →Sports medicine doctor in Laval: consultations, PRP injections and follow-up
Sports medicine doctor in Laval: specialized musculoskeletal evaluation at Clinique Médecine Sportive Avenir (1545 Bd de l'Avenir #300), ultrasound-guided injections and PRP, follow-up after consultation. Links to /en/pricing for fee questions — no figures presented.
Read article →PRP knee injection: what you should know
PRP knee injection in Quebec: what PRP is (autologous platelets, growth factors), candidacy criteria, step-by-step ultrasound-guided injection procedure, expected recovery. Links to /en/services and /en/pricing.
Read article →Sports Medicine Doctor in the Laurentians and Saint-Sauveur
Sports medicine doctor in the Laurentians and Saint-Sauveur: specialized musculoskeletal evaluation, Clinique Sport Santé Laurentides, private sports medicine pricing and insurance receipts. Coverage across the greater Laurentian sector.
Read article →Sports Injury: When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor
Sports injury in Quebec: when to see a sports medicine doctor? Red flags (pain > 2 weeks, joint block, mobility loss, recurrence, acute mechanism with deformity or swelling), practical thresholds by injury type, why an early assessment matters. Link to /pricing and the Saint-Sauveur clinic.
Read article →First Sports Medicine Visit: What to Expect
First sports medicine visit in Quebec: what a consultation involves (~45-60 min), documents to bring, targeted exam, MSK ultrasound, discussion of the treatment plan. Link to /pricing and our two clinics.
Read article →Sports Medicine Doctor for CNESST Cases in the Laurentians
Sports medicine doctor for CNESST workers' compensation cases in the Laurentians (Saint-Sauveur): medical role, diagnostic report, functional restrictions, return-to-work milestones. Coverage and process.
Read article →Knee Osteoarthritis (Non-Surgical Treatment): A Quebec Guide
Knee osteoarthritis non-surgical treatment in Quebec: exercise program, physiotherapy, weight loss, viscosupplementation, PRP, cortisone. When to delay total knee replacement?
Read article →Private Sports Medicine Without RAMQ in Quebec: How to See a Doctor
Private sports medicine doctor in Quebec, Montreal, Saint-Sauveur and Laval — appointments without RAMQ card and without referral. Fees, reimbursements and booking.
Read article →Low Back Pain in Athletes: Complete Guide | MédecinSportSanté
Complete guide on athletic low back pain: causes, types, diagnosis and treatment. Expert advice from Dr Labrecque-Sauvé, sports medicine physician in Quebec, Canada.
Read article →Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Complete Guide | Medecin Sport Sante
Iliotibial Band Syndrome: complete guide to understanding causes, diagnosing, and treating lateral knee pain in athletes, runners, and cyclists.
Read article →Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear: Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear: injury mechanisms, diagnosis (MRI, clinical tests), conservative vs surgical treatment, rehabilitation and return to sport in Quebec.
Read article →Shoulder Tendinopathy (Rotator Cuff): Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Shoulder tendinopathy in athletes: rotator cuff anatomy, causes, diagnosis (Jobe, Neer, MRI), treatments (physiotherapy, PRP, cortisone, shockwave therapy) and return to sport in Quebec.
Read article →Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Advanced Sports Medicine Approach | Clinique Sport Santé
Patellofemoral pain syndrome not responding to physiotherapy? Discover the advanced sports medicine approach: biomechanics, differential diagnosis, PRP, viscosupplementation, shockwave therapy, surgery and objective return-to-sport criteria.
Read article →Meniscus Tear (Meniscal Injury): Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Complete guide to meniscus tears: types of injuries (bucket-handle, radial, horizontal), diagnosis (McMurray test, MRI), conservative and surgical treatments, rehabilitation and return to sport.
Read article →Plantar Fasciitis: Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Plantar fasciitis complete guide: fascia anatomy, causes and risk factors, symptoms, ultrasound diagnosis, conservative treatment, shockwave therapy, cortisone, PRP injection, and prevention.
Read article →Muscle Injuries (Strains & Tears): Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Muscle injuries complete guide: Grade I-II-III classification, diagnosis (ultrasound, MRI), acute treatment (POLICE protocol), phased rehabilitation, PRP, and return-to-sport criteria.
Read article →Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee): Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Runner's knee hurting? Patellofemoral pain syndrome affects 25-40% of athletes. Causes, diagnosis, treatment (physiotherapy, injections, return to sport) — complete guide by Dr. Labrecque-Sauvé, sports medicine physician.
Read article →Ankle Sprain: Complete Guide | Clinique Sport Santé
Ankle sprain complete guide: ligament anatomy, Grade I-II-III classification, diagnosis, RICE protocol and physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and recurrence prevention.
Read article →Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Complete Treatment Guide | Sports Medicine Clinic
Shockwave therapy (ESWT): treat tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow. Complete guide by a sports medicine doctor in the Laurentians.
Read article →Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Complete Guide | Sports Medicine Clinic
Epicondylitis tennis elbow: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Complete guide by a sports medicine doctor in Montreal. Cortisone injection, PRP, physiotherapy.
Read article →Sports Concussion : Complete Guide
Sports concussion: symptoms, return-to-play protocol (SCAT6), diagnosis, and prevention. Complete guide by a sports medicine physician in the Laurentians.
Read article →Tendinopathy: Complete Guide
Tendinopathy or tendinitis of the shoulder, elbow, knee or Achilles: causes, MSK ultrasound diagnosis, treatment options (physiotherapy, PRP, cortisone). Sports medicine guide from the Laurentians.
Read article →Knee Viscosupplementation: Complete Guide
Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis in Quebec: complete guide on hyaluronic acid injections. Synvisc, Durolane, Monovisc. Sports medicine.
Read article →PRP Injection: Complete Guide
PRP injection in Quebec: complete guide on platelet-rich plasma for tendinitis, knee osteoarthritis and muscle injuries. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé, sports medicine.
Read article →Cortisone Injection: Complete Guide
Cortisone injection in Quebec: indications, ultrasound-guided procedure, duration of relief, recovery and comparison with PRP. Educational guide by a Laurentians sports medicine doctor.
Read article →When Should You See a Sports Medicine Doctor?
Learn when to see a sports medicine doctor in Quebec. Persistent pain, recurring injuries, mobility loss — warning signs and modern treatment solutions.
Read article →Understanding Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
MSK ultrasound explained: how it works, conditions diagnosed, advantages over MRI, and guided injections. Sports medicine in Quebec.
Read article →Concussion Management in Sports
Complete guide to concussion management in sports in Quebec. Symptoms, return-to-play protocol, prevention. Specialized sports medicine doctor.
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