University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre
Information about University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-19h
- tuesday: 7h-19h
- wednesday: 7h-19h
- thursday: 7h-19h
- friday: 7h-18h
- saturday: (closed)
The Sport Medicine Centre has been at the hub of evidence-based research and clinical practice since becoming established in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary during the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
The Sport Medicine Centre offers integrated care for elite and recreational athletes on campus and in the Calgary and area community. Our services include; Sport Medicine Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons, the Knee Osteoarthritis Clinic, the Acute Knee Injury Clinic, the Acute Sport Concussion Clinic, as well as Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Athletic Therapy, and onsite X-ray.
Our comment from Nutrifinder.net about University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre:
The University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre is renowned for its professional and friendly staff who are dedicated to providing high-quality care to their patients. Many clients have praised the center for:
- Knowledgeable and attentive staff: Users frequently commend specific physiotherapists like Brett, Mark, and Mike for their expertise and personalized treatment plans, leading to effective recovery and improvement in performance.
- Compassionate care: Several reviewers noted the thoughtful and caring approach of the medical team, ensuring that patients feel heard and supported throughout their treatment journey.
- Excellent facilities: The center is described as well-equipped with a clean environment, making it a conducive space for rehabilitation.
- Efficient service: Many patients appreciate the organized scheduling and prompt attention to their needs, often experiencing short wait times.
However, some users expressed concerns regarding parking fees and the potential for citations, along with occasional issues with appointment punctuality and direct billing inquiries. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overwhelming feedback highlights a positive atmosphere and effective care, making the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre a top choice for sports medicine and physiotherapy.
University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Visited PT Brett this week for my back and it was a great experience! Really felt like he took the time and effort to really help me find some solutions for my issue. I will definitely be back (no pun intended).
Thanks so much for the review Bhav! Glad to hear you are getting some help with Brett.
Fantastic experience: Very Knowledgeable
Fantastic experience: I have found the care I need here and made visits to PT Mark Jesney a part of my regular routine to address minor injuries before they become major. My fitness hobbies involve the level of flexibility beyond required for daily functioning. Mark helps me to build strength and stability for my athletic activities and really understand how to engage the needed muscles. I've got a lot of pain relief, but also improved performance. One problem with the place is parking. Not only it is paid (and not cheap), but the parking authorities also ticket relentlessly. I got a ticket 4 mins after my parking time expired. It would be fabulous if there was free parking for the clinic visitors.
Thanks so much for your review Lana- glad to hear of your success working with Mark! We continue to work with the University around parking. Please reach out to the clinic manager (403.220.8518) to discuss the ticket you received.
Fantastic experience: W Keb
Fantastic experience: I have been using this center since 2018. The staff ( Shelby & Jen) are professional and friendly. Martin, in particular, is friendly, knowledgeable, and a great person who always cheers up his patients. He is the best!
Thank you for your review Ellie- glad to hear you enjoyed working with our team!
Fantastic experience: Awesome experience with Mark, he is professional and funny. He also gives detailed exercises and preventions. Love it.
Thank you for your review Dora- glad to hear you received great care with Mark!
Fantastic experience: I have have many a physiotherapist throughout my life... I am beyond happy with the care, knowledge, attention to detail, support etc etc from my physiotherapist!!! I have been seeing him since March after a shoulder injury.. yes at times I growl but I still have fantastic mobility and he explains everything during every step while I am patiently waiting for surgery. I will definitely sing the praises of here from the rooftops
Fantastic experience: Organized scheduling. Compassionate care with an outstanding explanation of medical diagnosis.
Thank you for your review Don- we are glad to hear you received the care you needed!
Negative experience: Having an appointment at 12:20, showed up at 12, waited until 12:40 and then they told me if I can come another time because Mr John Roberts doesn't know how to do his job!
Hi Paria- I am so sorry to hear of your experience. Please reach out to our clinic manager at 403.220.7037 to discuss.
Fantastic experience: I went in with a knee injury from soccer. They were very quick at getting me treated/tested properly and getting me the info I needed for insurance.
Thank you for your review Scott! Glad to hear you received prompt care for your injury.
Negative experience: Had to take a physiotherapy session. front desk of physiotherapy was not kind enough. they don't know prescribed service is covered or not by GSA health insurance. She failed to do direct billing with dejardins. they should know if first session is covered by GSA health insurance or not.
Hi Amanullah- I am so sorry to hear you had some issues with direct billing. Please reach out to our clinic manager (403-220-8232) so that we may assist.
Negative experience: Very disappointing wouldn't recommend!
Hi Kavan- sorry to hear you were disappointed with the Sport Medicine Centre. Please reach out at 403-220-8518 so we can help resolve any issue.
Positive experience: Neat place to see real science being done.
Fantastic experience: Quality of care is soo much better than past physiotherapist ive been to, so knowledgeable & actually spend the whole session 1 on 1 with you vs. Switching between patients. They direct bill & even put me in contact with the shoulder clinic. They have a good success rate for healing an injury with physio vs. Surgery, definitely worth the longer drive & paying for parking.
Thank you for your review Sarah! We are so happy to hear of your positive experience!
Fantastic experience: Excellent physical health services
Thank you for your review!
Fantastic experience: The waiting are is small and was crowded but the front staff and medical staff are top shelf they took care of my daughter beautifully
Thank you for your review John! Glad to hear your daughter received the care she needed.
Fantastic experience: so grateful for their thoughtful expertise. Listen carefully to my description of the state of my injury and clearly tell me what to do and not do.
Thank you for your review Nancy! So happy to hear you had such a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: Very professional, efficient and friendly! Lucky we have it!
Thank you for the review Dave! Glad to hear you had such a positive experience at the UCalgary Sport Medicine Centre.
Positive experience: Excellent service and very kindly personal
Thank you for your review Marco!
Fantastic experience: Good surgeon. Recovering well
Glad to hear you are recovering well JoAnne! Thanks so much for the review
Fantastic experience: Josh is terrific.
Thank you for your review Alethea! Glad Josh was able to help you.
Fantastic experience: Amazing! The support staff are kind and helpful. The doctors genuinely care and try to find solutions. I can’t say enough positive words about Doctor DeMong and Doctor Rezansoff. Simply amazing!
Thanks so much for your review Leanne! Glad to hear you had such a positive experience with our staff and physicians. Hope you found some solutions!
Fantastic experience: Thanks Dr Huot. For the record, first person I've met who I thought was on the same page. Actually cared and listened... And CARED.
Thank you for your review Laszlo- I am glad to hear you had a great experience with Dr. Huot.
Fantastic experience: Amazing amazing Best physiotherapist that I have been treated by
Thank you for your review Ash! Glad to hear you had a great experience with a member of our physiotherapy team.
Fantastic experience: Outstanding,friendly,quick, I’m looking forward to going back in September
Thank you for the review Darrell- happy to hear you had such a positive experience! Looking forward to seeing you again.
Fantastic experience: The only thing that the car parking, to get ticket as a visitor that was not expected)
Thank you for the review Thamer. I am sorry to hear you received a parking ticket. Please reach out to our clinic manager to discuss- 403.220.7037
Fantastic experience: Very kind and professional staff
Thank you for your review! I am glad you had a good experience with our staff.
Fantastic experience: Super friendly, super helpful. Hopefully you dont have an injury but if you do you couldnt be in better hands than this place.
Thanks so much for your review Tyne! Glad we were able to help.
Fantastic experience: Victor lun is the man
Fantastic experience: Top Notch physio and doctors
Fantastic experience: They have been so helpful with my recovery.
Thank you for your review Natasha- we were happy to help!
Fantastic experience: Very professional and courteous.
Thank you for your review Seann- glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful
Thank you for the review Muhammed. Glad to hear we were able to help you!
Fantastic experience: Awesome staff. The physiotherapist was great and the receptionists was kind.
Thank you for your review Miles! Glad to hear you had a great experience with our staff.
Fantastic experience: The staff here is very understanding and polite. dr. Rezansoff is the one I deal with he’s been very supportive from day one of my surgery.
Thank you for your review Amrit! Glad to hear you had a positive experience with the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre team.
Fantastic experience: A knee injury is making my sport life miserable. Dr. Trinh did a great job in finding out the problem and went above and beyond to help me. I am currently waiting for surgery but knowing what the problem is, is already a big relief. The entire staff is friendly and very knowledgeable.
Thank you for your review Riccardo- we are glad to hear Dr. Trinh was able to provide you with some solutions.
Fantastic experience: awesome place, with super kind, friendly, and helpful staff.
Thank you for your review Dom! Glad to hear you had a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: On behalf of our local minor hockey association, we engaged Kelly Anne Erdman to host a series of nutrition seminars for our young athletes. We broke the seminars into relevant age groups and Kelly Anne catered the presentations depending on each group's nutritional requirements and food purchasing / cooking abilities. The feedback was fantastic! The kids - even as young as 9 years old, were engaged and excited to learn about how the things they eat - when and how - all can play a vital role in their athletic performance. Kelly Anne was a great presenter for all of our age groups - she was engaged, excited and her energy was contagious for the kids. This was a fantastic program and we would definitely recommend all sports groups take the opportunity to work with Kelly Anne!
Thank you for your review Kealy! I am glad to hear the athletes in your organization enjoyed working with Kelly Anne. All the best in your season!
Positive experience: Very nice ppl.
Fantastic experience: I was here for a water losses here nice to see the students are back
Fantastic experience: Assessment process was very good.
Thank you for your review Kem! Glad to hear the assessment process worked well for you.
Fantastic experience: Martin is amazing. The best sports med clinic and doctors.
Thank you for the review Robin! We happen to think they are pretty good too :)
Fantastic experience: Kelly Anne is smart, compassionate, experienced, and so insightful. She has totally transformed how I eat and train. I am grateful beyond measure!
Thank you for your review Cara! We are glad to hear that Kelly Anne was able to help you- we think she is pretty great too!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Boorman is a very good doctor. He operated on my shoulder and so far has been successful as I await for a full recovery. Recommend dr boorman. Thanks to you and your team
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that Dr. Boorman was able to help you and hope you continue to have a full recovery.
Fantastic experience: I have been a client here since the early 1990's seeing Kelly Ann, Dietitian / Nutritionist. In addition to Nutrition Advice, I do get Lifestyle Advice which helps me with my metabolic challenges. There was a gap in between when travel and career saw my health deteriorated. Since retirement about 10 years now, I am now a regular client and have lost my added weight (20 kg), reversed my metabolic issues and now in very good health. Kelly has my endorsement and recommendation.
So glad to hear you are staying healthy Ivan! I am glad to hear Kelly Ann was able to help you- she is great at what she does. Thank you so much for your review.
Fantastic experience: Best physio clinic in the world in my opinion.
Thanks so much for your review Pat! Glad to hear you have had such a great experience with our physiotherapists.
Fantastic experience: They are a great stuff including doctors.
Thank you for you review- so happy to hear you had a positive experience!
Fantastic experience: Wow, I could not be more impressed with the facility and the people- start to finish. Dr. MacGregor and Danny her intern were extremely thorough and explained my knee issue very clearly and discussed current and future courses of action and options, wow again.
Thank you for the review Paul! We are glad to hear we were able to help.
Fantastic experience: Excellent Professional service
Thank you for the review Nash! Glad to hear you had a positive experience at the Sport Medicine Centre.
Negative experience: A doctor here refused to include me in the conversation about my own injury, refusing to share details about her findings, not at all explaining the possibilities with my injury; even after three sets of diagnostic imaging. I was provided no reassurance, and the doctor was more critical of me than anything.
I am sorry to hear about the experience you had at the Sport Medicine Centre. Please feel free to reach out to our Clinic Manager Kathy (403.220.7037) to discuss.
Fantastic experience: Many thanks to Physio Mike Azzopardi for his excellent service, attentive listening and kind encouragement to help me through a painful neck tightness Aug. 2020. Mike's massage skills along with the exercises he prescribed put everything back in order. He drew attention to my posture and gave good advice to improve that, too. I would highly recommend Mike as a Physiotherapist without any hesitation. Also...a special mention and thanks to Mark on Reception. His cheerful welcome and skill to graciously keep every client on track for what/when to book and how to pay, make any visit feel good no matter how desperate you may feel when you first come in the door.
Thank you so much for your review Candy! We are so glad to hear that you had such a great experience with your physiotherapist Mike and our receptionist Mark.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and diagnosis of problems... thank you for the response... we as the public value the time your staff takes to address our questions, even though they are just redundant. I left with my inquiries answered and explained thoroughly , so thanks again and keep it up!!!
Thank you for your review Jayes- we are glad to hear you had a positive experience a the Sport Medicine Centre!
Fantastic experience: Very efficient and knowledgeable!
Thank you for your review Holly- we are glad to hear you had a positive experience at the Sport Medicine Centre!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and great service.
Thank you for your review Leo! We are glad to hear you had a positive experience at the Sport Medicine Centre.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at the U of C's clinic. I went in for an acute injury which PT Mike helped me rehab quickly and efficiently. Will definitely return.
Glad to hear you were able to get better with Mike's guidance! Thank you for your review Sean.
Fantastic experience: I came in for pain in my knee, and Mike helped a lot with it. Aside from cupping and EMS stuff, he got me going on a bunch of exercises to strengthen not just my knee but other muscles in my leg to support it. The goal wasn't just to heal the pain, but to get stronger so the pain wouldn't reappear. I started seeing him in November & my knee no longer hurts. Excellent care overall
Thank you for your review Renee- we are glad to hear you are no longer in pain!
Fantastic experience: Great place for sports injuries and very knowledgeable. Even the surgeon and physio!
Thank you for your review! We are proud of our great team of healthcare providers, and are glad to hear you had a great experience with the team.
Fantastic experience: My husband goes here , doctors are fantastic. But ...when things are running late and you sit waiting over an hour after you’re scheduled appointment, the desk staff could be a bit more friendly and helpful
Thank you for your review Viridiana- we always appreciate feedback to help us improve all aspects of patient care! We appreciate your patience for the long wait.
Positive experience: There with a friend since obviously I can't recieve proper medical care in this ongoing robbery of my Human and Civil liberties. Hostage CanadianAndy
Fantastic experience: It's been just under a year now since I've have my shoulder surgery. Dr.Bois is awesome very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen and doesnt rush you out. My shoulder is feeling better and alot stronger with no worries of it dislocating again. Brian at the front end is great and super respectful.
Thank you for your review Sam. Glad to hear you had a great experience and that you are feeling better!
Fantastic experience: Kelly Anne Erdman is helping my daughter (15 yr old athlete) with nutrition and fueling for elite sport. We have been to many doctors regarding her energy and iron issues but Kelly was the first to indicate that there is definitely an issue and prescribe specific changes to deal with it. Huge relief to finally have a plan!
Thank you for your review. Great to hear that Kelly Anne was able to help your daughter!
Fantastic experience: Always have been treated weĺl and the staff are good at their specialities.
Thank you for your review Adem. Happy to hear you had a good experience at the Sport Medicine Centre.
Fantastic experience: Dr bois did my shoulder and its feeling amazing
Thank you for the review Remi. Glad to hear your shoulder is doing well!
Positive experience: Great facility, lots of equipment
Thank you for the review Chris- happy to hear you liked our facility!
Fantastic experience: I attended this clinic a few years ago to have my shoulder assessed. The staff were professional, courteous and attentive. The doctors and surgeons are second to none! Thanks for all of your help.
Thank you for your review Richard- we are glad you had such a positive experience!
Fantastic experience: I came in with pain in my knee from running, and Mike explained it was not so much the knee as the other muscles in my upper leg which weren't doing their jobs supporting the knee. After two months of strength training my legs feel great and my knee is pain free. Excellent advice and support!
Thank you for the review David- glad to hear you are feeling better!
Fantastic experience: Excellent physio therapists amazing clean facility not much to say except it's good in everyway
Thank you for the review Yafet- we are glad to hear you had such a positive experience!
Positive experience: Staff are helpful. I had blood drawn and it was painless.
Positive experience: Came her for an appointment, had short wait times and good professionals
Fantastic experience: Great sports med staff
Fantastic experience: I've been living with a shoulder injury for almost 8 years now, and I went to doctor after doctor telling me nothing was wrong and that I could always just do physio. I was referred to Dr. Boorman who immediately took the time to tell me what was wrong, had surgery a few weeks ago and already i can feel the pain from the injury isn't an issue, now it's just the pain from the surgery haha. great team of doctors and surgeons.
So happy to hear that you found resolution to your shoulder pain and are on the mend Derek!
Fantastic experience: If you are there, you're hurting. Great job by my doctor!! Thanks
Glad to hear you had a great experience True!
Fantastic experience: great resources!
Thank you Jim! Patient education is very important to us.
Fantastic experience: Excellent physio etc.staff are great.
So happy to hear you had a great experience Doreen!
Fantastic experience: Professional and friendly people all the time
Thank you for your review Ricardo- happy to hear you had a great experience at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre!
Fantastic experience: Shout out to Dani West, Physiotherapist. Expert diagnosis and treatment for tennis elbow. In a few short months and (5) treatments combined with take home exercises I'm back to performing daily activities and workouts free of any pain and discomfort. Competent, professional and friendly staff.
Thank you for your review Damian. We are glad to hear that you received a proper diagnosis and care and are back doing the things you enjoy!
Negative experience: Extremely disappointed after hearing great reviews of this place. I went to Rhonda after having heel fracture surgery in March. She usually had 3-4 other patients at the same time as me - ended up being there for 1.5 hours only to leave with two new exercises (which I already knew about from google) and 30 seconds of physical treatment on my foot. In comparison I've been seeing a new chiro, Bryan Myles, (not covered by Alberta Health, but way worth it), who is spending all his time with me doing what should have been done in the first place, treating - Mobs, ART, Graston, IMS, Laser therapy etc. It's sad that our health care system dumps patients to physio therapists when there are so much more qualified people available.
I am sorry to hear you had a negative experience while accessing care at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre. I would like to discuss your concerns with you. If you wish, please contact Melissa, the Director of Operations at 403-220-3322.
Fantastic experience: After seeing *several* physios and doctors who gave vague prognoses at best, Dr. McGregor almost instantly determined the exact nature of my injuries.
Thank you very much for the positive review Stanley! Sport Medicine Centre works hard to offer the best medical care and we are happy to see that reflected on your last visit to our Center. All the best.
Positive experience: Got a referral to the Sport Medicine at the U of C but it took me 2 months to see a physician. I came 15 minutes early for the appointment and once I was placed in a room I ended up waiting close to 40 minutes before a resident came in. She did NOT know what she was doing and probed me for about 15 minutes before Dr. Wiley came in. He was knowledgeable and much more professional than his resident.
Fantastic experience: I have been here twice for different issues and the staff know what they are doing! Mark understood my problem and gave me great advice and treatment.
Fantastic experience: My experience at UofC Sports Medicine has been excellent. My physiotherapist, Mark, is professional and experienced in his assessments and treatments. I rarely need to wait, I get thorough care, and my conditions are usually healed within a short time. I have recommended this facility, and Mark, to friends and family who have also been pleased with the service and care.
Negative experience: I broke my ankle and decided to start my physio at the UofC sports medicine center. My first appointment with the therapist was average to say the least as I could have easily pulled all the information he gave me off google in 30 seconds. The therapist said he would be more hands on in the next appointment that he ended up canceling without contacting me. the male secretary informed me when i got there that my appointment was cancelled and wouldn't acknowledge the fact that they messed up and refused in any way to make it up to me (they charge 25$ if you cancel your appointment). Do NOT go here if you value your time and body.
Negative experience: do not go here, they have ZERO compassion, and was told that the only thing that was going to help me was physio which I cant afford....thanks for nothing
Fantastic experience: I'm in my early thirties and had my hip/lower back collapse for no reason. From referals around town, I saw Dave, a hip specialist, and he was able to spot my issue immediately and treat both the pain and the functional problems. He's really busy and has the goal of working himself out of the job as quickly as possible - so doesn't want to see you back for long stretches at a time, to give the exercises a chance to work. He's also good about looking for full "performance" (ie, being able to do sports etc, and not simply be only able to walk around) which I appreciated. I was seeing a different physio regularly for 4 months before going to him - she had helped, but couldn't figure out the root problem. He was also great at helping some preexisting neck problems.
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