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Whether you're competing in the pros, in the minors, or simply in the "game of life", we've got you covered.

Welcome to TSC The Sports Clinic. Our elite team of sports medicine physicians, therapy specialists and clinic coordinators invite you to experience high-quality, multi-disciplinary care at our state-of-the-art sports medicine, rehabilitation and athletic performance centres located at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and Winston Park Oakville (WPO).

In dealing with a broad range of issues including aches & pains, injury recovery & rehabilitation, injury prevention and athletic performance enhancement, the dedicated professionals at TSC The Sports Clinic deliver personalized treatments to high-level athletes, minor-leaguers, recreational sports enthusiasts and patients from all walks of life.

Contact TSC The Sports Clinic and get yourself "back in the game!"

Treatment services at a glance*

• Sports Medicine Consultation
• Concussion Management
• Viscosupplementation
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Orthotics & Braces
• Physiotherapy

• Manual Therapy
• Shock Wave Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Osteopathy
• Athletic Therapy
• Sports Conditioning

• Massage Therapy
• Chiropractic / ART^®
• Homeopathy
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Sports Psychology

*Services vary by location, please enquire with Clinic Coordinator.

Quality care you can trust . . .

"As a longtime competitive athlete, my son has visited TSC The Sports Clinic seeking treatment ranging from concussion management to physiotherapy and sports psychology. On every occasion the staff at TSC has treated him with the utmost care and to outstanding results. As a mother, it is comforting to know that, when unfortunate circumstances arise, there is a dedicated, trustworthy and capable team ready to assist."

Cindy L., Mississauga

in Mississauga . . .

TSC The Sports Clinic at
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Recreation, Athletic and Wellness Centre
3359 Mississauga Road North,
Mississauga ON L5L 1C6

Call: 905.820.9292

Fax: 905.820.9250

Request Appointment UTM

and Oakville.

TSC The Sports Clinic at
Winston Park Oakville (WPO)

2315 Bristol Circle
Oakville, ON L6H 6P8

(South of Dundas, west of Winston Churchill)

Call: 905.829.2827

Fax: 905.829.2831

Request Appointment WPO

Mississauga (UTM)

To request an appointment for TSC The Sports Clinic at U of T Mississauga,

Please call 905.820.9292

TSC The Sports Clinic wants to ensure your satisfaction starts immediately by arranging a timely and convenient appointment. The most efficient way to do so is via direct telephone contact with our Clinic Coordinator who will be able to quickly assess your needs and respond accordingly.

After hours? Please leave a message . . . or send us an email.

If you are a new patient and wish to save time at your first appointment, please bring a completed New Patient Form available for download via the button below.

New Patient Form

Appointments FYI

On admission to the clinic you will be thoroughly interviewed and examined regarding your specific health concern, and may be asked to have imaging done e.g. X-ray, ultrasound, MRI etc., as deemed essential in establishing the diagnosis and guiding treatment. TSC The Sports Clinic consults with top GTA-based sports orthopaedic surgeons in cases requiring a surgical opinion.

Upon completion of the diagnosis, suggestions will be prescribed as to the best care management and, upon your approval, treatment will be followed to resolution of the issue.

Doctor Referral
You may book directly into The Sports Clinic to see one of our physicians or therapists or you can be referred in by your family doctor. With a referral request from your family doctor, our sport physician/therapist will keep him/her ‘in the loop’. Without a specific signed request a return letter will not be sent.

Referral forms/letters MUST be brought along with copies of any past tests, reports and imaging which may have already been done. This must be in paper form, although we may review CDs on occasion.

OHIP, WSIB, Private Insurance
• OHIP covers Sports Medicine Consults only
• Private health insurance may cover RMT, PT or AT
• TSC The Sports Clinic does not accept patients seeking care under WSIB coverage

UHIP Insurance for International Students at UTM
in order to submit for claim, international students seeking care covered under UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) must bring UHIP form to the appointment to be completed by the Doctor.

Payment Methods
Cash, debit, credit cards

Cancellation Policy
Require 24 hrs for rescheduling or cancelling appointments, otherwise charges will be incurred by the patient.

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Oakville (WPO)

To request an appointment for TSC The Sports Clinic at Winston Park Oakville,

Please call 905.829.2827

TSC The Sports Clinic wants to ensure your satisfaction starts immediately by arranging you a timely and convenient appointment. The most efficient way to do so is via direct telephone contact with our Clinic Coordinator who will be able to quickly assess your needs and respond accordingly.

After hours? Please leave a message . . . or send us an email.

If you are a new patient and wish to save time at your first appointment, please bring a completed New Patient Form available for download via the button below.

New Patient Form

Appointments FYI

On admission to the clinic you will be thoroughly interviewed and examined regarding your specific health concern, and may be asked to have imaging done e.g. X-ray, ultrasound, MRI etc., as deemed essential in establishing the diagnosis and guiding treatment. TSC The Sports Clinic consults with top GTA-based sports orthopaedic surgeons in cases requiring a surgical opinion.

Upon completion of the diagnosis, suggestions will be prescribed as to the best care management and, upon your approval, treatment will be followed to resolution of the issue.

Doctor Referral
You may book directly into The Sports Clinic to see one of our physicians or therapists or you can be referred in by your family doctor. With a referral request from your family doctor, our sport physician/therapist will keep him/her ‘in the loop’. Without a specific signed request a return letter will not be sent.

Referral forms/letters MUST be brought along with copies of any past tests, reports and imaging which may have already been done. This must be in paper form, although we may review CDs on occasion.

OHIP, WSIB, Private Insurance
• OHIP covers Sports Medicine Consults only
• Private health insurance may cover RMT, PT or AT
• TSC The Sports Clinic does not accept patients seeking care under WSIB coverage

UHIP Insurance for International Students at UTM
in order to submit for claim, international students seeking care covered under UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) must bring UHIP form to the appointment to be completed by the Doctor.

Payment Methods
Cash, debit, credit cards

Cancellation Policy
Require 24 hrs for rescheduling or cancelling appointments, otherwise charges will be incurred by the patient.

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Concussion Management: Pre-Injury imPACT® Testing

Concussion Tip

ImPACT testing is a computer based neuropsychological test developed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center over the past 20 years to assess brain function, particularly as it relates to head injury. It uses several different parameters, particularly useful if a pre-injury test is available.

Visit imPACT website

Individual and team imPACT® baseline pre-injury testing now available at TSC The Sports Clinic at UTM.

ImPACT baseline testing measures an athlete's memory, attention, concentration, problem solving abilities, and processing speed down to the millisecond.

From this testing we are able to determine the level of function prior to any brain injury.

If an athlete then sustains a head injury, he/she would be re-evaluated within a few days of the injury and will receive subsequent follow-up testing as necessary.

TSC does team testing through the computer labs at U of T Mississauga or individually at our clinic at UTM.

Cost of ImPACT testing is very reasonable and pre-season is the best time to do the testing.

For further information contact TSC at UTM 905.820.9292

According to ThinkFirst Canada, the most important treatment for a concussion is rest. The child should not exercise, go to school or do any activities that may make them worse, like riding a bike, play wrestling, reading, working on the computer or playing video games. If your child goes back to activities before they are completely better, they are more likely to get worse, and to have symptoms longer. Even though it is very hard for an active child to rest, this is the most important step.

Comprehensive concussion info and resources available at ThinkFirst Canada

Visit ThinkFirst website

CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT TOOLs

Use the below button to download a pdf of the SCAT3 and Child SCAT3 tools and pocket-size Concussion Recognition Tool.

Download SCAT3 PDF

Concussion by definition is a minor traumatic brain injury. We’re not so sure of the “minor” any more. It seems there may be more lasting or permanent effects than we ever knew before . . .

We are often asked, “Has it become more common lately?” The answer is both yes and no.

Awareness has increased dramatically recently, largely due to Sidney Crosby's past absence from hockey, as well as the deaths of some well-known athletes associated with past head injury.

Most games have noted a “bigger, faster, stronger” trend and hence the risks of all injuries has increased.

We have noted a real surge in diagnosis and management of head injuries at TSC since early 2011. As a result we have assembled a team of physicians and therapists to manage concussion using a standardized protocol derived from the latest concussion consensus.

We use the SCAT3 assessment tool (pdf) to assess the athletes and follow a graded protocol for full return to play. We encourage anyone at risk to obtain a pre-season ImPACT test as this makes our return to play decisions more accurate.

If you suspect a player of having suffered a head injury he/she should be removed from play immediately. If symptoms persist, the player should be taken out and assessed by a physician. We recommend no physical or cognitive activity until all symptoms disappear. This may involve keeping the player out of school. Return to play should be a gradual process after all symptoms have disappeared and should never be rushed. First concussion puts the individual at slightly higher risk of a second concussion- particularly if returned too soon.

Return is very individual and should be carefully scrutinized on a one on one basis. At TSC we assess each player individually. Our athletic therapist will initiate the process with a thorough questionnaire as well as carry out cognitive and balance testing using the SCAT3 protocols. One of our concussion trained sport physicians will review the player’s status and make ongoing recommendations. Once symptoms have cleared we will recommend a graded return to play schedule. When this is achieved, without setback, our physician will provide the player with a full return to play document. This process will usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.

We encourage ImPACT testing (www.ImPACTtest.com) as it provides us with an added tool in making decisions. In addition, the process is very effective in educating coaches, trainers, parents and kids. Ask your league or association if they can arrange for your team to be tested. The tests are inexpensive and effective. We at TSC do team testing in the computer labs at U of T Mississauga or individually at our clinic at UTM. Please call 905-820-9292 if interested and remember — pre-season is the best time to get tested.

More information can be found at www.thinkfirst.ca or call us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions. In addition, our sport physicians are available to come out to speak to your group.

This problem is not going away soon so we ask you to pay special attention to head injuries. If in doubt keep them out and consult an expert.

Dr. Christoper Woollam, MD,
Diploma Sport Medicine

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