Sports medecine

DID YOU KNOW that the Coop santé offers you the services of a sports medicine doctor at the Morin-Heights clinic on presentation of the health insurance card? YES IT'S FREE!

Since June, Dr Ian Shrier has joined the medical team and you can make an appointment directly with our secretariat at 450-644-0522 (Morin-Heights) or 819-327-3534 (St-Adolphe).

• No referral from a family doctor necessary

• Services covered by the health insurance card

• By appointment on Friday morning

• For patients with musculoskeletal limitations or pain that prevent being active

• No infiltration is done by Dr Shrier
  (Dr. Gatti offers infiltration clinics as needed)

What is sports medicine?

A branch of medicine dedicated to physical activity

Sports medicine is a type of medicine that mainly deals with the medical aspects that are related to the practice of sport. Thus, it aims to improve the well-being and overall health of an individual practicing sport. The sports doctor is then responsible for diagnosing, recognizing and treating sports-related injuries and making recommendations to his patients to improve their physical performance.

However, sports medicine is not just limited to the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries but also includes their prevention and encourages sports participation by promoting sports-related well-being.

It caters to all types of athletes, from competitive athletes to casual athletes, and supports a variety of issues. While top-level athletes often use it more because of their intensive training, a recreational athlete or person wishing to receive advice on how to get back to practicing a sport can also visit a sports and sports doctor. 'exercise.

Specially trained doctors

The sports and exercise doctor is a professional who has additional training in sports. He has specific knowledge related to sport and the necessary know-how to provide appropriate care.

The sports and exercise physician is generally familiar with a wide variety of different sports disciplines and the practices associated with these sports. This knowledge thus allows him to be able to establish a diagnosis of sports injuries but also to offer the best treatment.

The sports and exercise doctor can also help athletes who simply want to improve their performance

Prevent possible injuries

The role of the sports doctor is not only to heal any sports-related injury or illness but also to prevent them. For this, he shares his recommendations concerning the practice of sport, both in terms of a diet adapted to the discipline and in terms of warming up and practicing the sport itself.

For a less athletic person who wishes to start or resume the practice of a sport, the sports doctor can make useful recommendations regarding the training to be followed to prevent any injury or injury in these novice or beginner athletes.