Looking for a sports medicine doctor in the Laurentians or in Saint-Sauveur for a specialized musculoskeletal evaluation (shoulder, knee, ankle, back, tendon, concussion)? Clinique Sport Santé Laurentides, located in the heart of Saint-Sauveur, offers private sports medicine care with diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound performed in office. For fee details, see our sports medicine pricing page.
Why See a Sports Medicine Doctor in the Laurentians?
The sports medicine physician is a family physician (or a general practitioner) with complementary training in musculoskeletal medicine applied to physical activity. They use targeted clinical examination and musculoskeletal ultrasound to evaluate sport- and activity-related conditions, determine when complementary investigations are required (X-ray, targeted MRI), and propose a treatment plan including rehabilitation, ultrasound-guided injections when indicated, and the return-to-sport timeline.
In the Laurentian context, sports medicine practice stands out for the high volume of sliding-sport injuries (alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing), for trauma linked to hockey and recreational practice (running, mountain biking, crossfit, hiking), as well as for the important occupational-injury component (CNESST) typical of a region where the active workforce works outdoors, in construction, in seasonal hospitality, and in maintenance.
Consulting locally — without having to travel to Montreal — has two practical benefits: a short wait between the initial call and the consultation, and the possibility of close on-site follow-up, which is a key factor for files that require frequent reassessments (adjusted functional restrictions, return-to-work milestone, post-concussion return to play).
Which Clinic Serves Saint-Sauveur and the Laurentians?
Clinique Sport Santé Laurentides is located at 26 avenue Lafleur Sud in Saint-Sauveur. It serves Saint-Sauveur, Sainte-Adèle, Morin-Heights, Piedmont, Prévost, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Saint-Jérôme, Mont-Tremblant, Lachute, and the greater Laurentian sector. The clinic applies the same diagnostic standard as a university-specialized setting: hierarchized clinical examination, in-office musculoskeletal ultrasound to refine the diagnosis, a clear treatment plan, and coordination with the other rehabilitation professionals (physiotherapy, osteopathy, kinesiology) when needed.
For patients on the North Shore (Boisbriand, Blainville, Rosemère, Lorraine, Bois-des-Filion, Laval, and northern Montreal), a second clinic is available: Clinique Médecine Sportive Avenir, located at 1545 boulevard de l'Avenir #300 in Laval. This alternative location allows certain Laurentian patients who work in or transit through Laval to attend their consultation near their workplace on a weekday.
Commonly Seen Conditions in Laurentian Practice
The profile of injuries seen locally reflects the specificities of regional sport practice:
- Tendinopathies — shoulder tendinopathies (ski poles, overhead sports), patellar tendinopathies (jumping, downhill running), Achilles tendinopathies (trail running, crossfit), lateral epicondylitis (racquet sports, manual labor).
- Ski and hockey sprains — medial collateral ligament knee sprains (skiing), ankle sprains (sliding sports, basketball, hockey), acromioclavicular joint separations (bike or ski falls).
- Sport-related low back pain — mechanical low back pain in golfers, active gardeners, and seasonal workers; acute post-exertion lumbago in crossfit or cross-country skiing amateurs.
- Meniscal tears — in veteran skiers and recreational runners, often after a twisting mechanism with joint block.
- Concussions — concussions linked to hockey, alpine skiing, and equestrian sport, recognized and managed according to the current return-to-play protocol.
- Running and crossfit injuries — iliotibial band syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, stress fractures, muscle tears (hamstrings, calf).
The sports medicine doctor evaluates each of these presentations in a targeted way, identifies the structure involved via examination and musculoskeletal ultrasound, and proposes a plan adapted to the patient's sport and occupational reality in the Laurentians.
Coverage, Pricing and Receipts
Specialized sports medicine consultation is provided in private practice, outside the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). The fees per act (initial consultation, follow-up visit, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injection) are presented on the sports medicine pricing page — this page focuses on clinical indications and geographic coverage.
For each visit, a detailed official receipt is issued with act codes and a description of the services rendered. Most supplemental insurance plans reimburse a portion of the fees (often 50 to 80%) under paramedical care, complementary health care, or specialist medicine categories. Check your annual coverage, applicable percentage, and whether a prior referral is required to maximize your reimbursement.
Consultations linked to a CNESST file follow a different mechanic — the consultation relevant to the recognized occupational-injury file is covered by CNESST per the fee schedules in force, with no direct cost to the patient.
Sports Medicine and CNESST Files in the Laurentians
A Laurentian worker who opens a CNESST file (the provincial workers' compensation board) following an occupational injury may need a specialized sports medicine evaluation — to confirm the musculoskeletal diagnosis, specify the functional restrictions, and guide the return to work. The consultation is offered at Clinique Sport Santé Laurentides in Saint-Sauveur.
For details on the sports medicine doctor's role in a CNESST file (diagnostic report, functional restrictions, return-to-work milestones, coverage), see the dedicated article on the sports medicine doctor and CNESST files in the Laurentians.
FAQ — Sports Medicine Doctor in the Laurentians / Saint-Sauveur
Is the Saint-Sauveur sports medicine physician accepting new patients?
Clinique Sport Santé Laurentides accepts new patients in private practice. Most new patients secure an appointment within a week, sometimes same-day depending on availability. For more urgent situations (unimaged suspected fracture, acute concussion), contact the clinic to flag the urgency.
How much does a sports medicine consultation in Saint-Sauveur cost?
The sports medicine pricing page details the exact breakdown of fees per act (initial consultation, follow-up visit, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injection). This page focuses on the geographic coverage of Laurentian practice and does not reproduce the figures.
Which Laurentian municipalities are served?
The clinic serves Saint-Sauveur, Sainte-Adèle, Morin-Heights, Piedmont, Prévost, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Saint-Jérôme, Mont-Tremblant, Lachute, and the greater Laurentian sector. North Shore patients (Laval, Boisbriand, Blainville, Rosemère, Lorraine) can be seen at Clinique Médecine Sportive Avenir in Laval by preference.
Do I need a referral to consult?
No prior medical referral is required for private consultation. You can book directly through the Pomelo Health platform. For CNESST files, a referral letter from the treating physician or CNESST agent is nonetheless recommended to specify the requested scope for the specialized consultant.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information on Laurentian practice and CNESST coverage is general in nature and does not replace an individual professional evaluation nor the directives of your CNESST agent or treating physician. In case of doubt — notably a suspected fracture, concussion, or neurological red flag — consult a qualified physician promptly or present to the emergency department.