Information for referring practitioners
Who is seen here
- Plantar fasciitis (chronic heel pain)
- Achilles tendinopathy — mid-portion and insertional (pain at the back of the ankle)
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy, including calcific tendinopathy (shoulder pain, with or without calcium deposits in the tendon)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome and gluteal tendinopathy (outer hip pain)
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee — pain below the kneecap)
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (pain at the sitting bone)
What the assessment includes
History, physical examination and a review of every medication, and where indicated imaging, bloodwork and specialist referral.
Assessment of a beneficiary of the Medical Services Plan is billed to the Medical Services Plan.
How to refer
Facsimile 604-398-8602. Telephone 604-229-0774. No referral is required for a patient to self-refer.
What is reported back
A written note is sent to the referring practitioner after assessment.