Peripheral Joint Clinic

What is the Peripheral Joint Clinic?

In the Peripheral Joint Clinic we focus on diagnosing and treating non-acute conditions affecting joints outside of the spine, such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.

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Our Approach to Peripheral Joint Injuries

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Evaluate

Specialized assessment and diagnostic tests will be provided to determine the underlying cause of joint pain, stiffness, or dysfunction.

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Plan

Based on what we find, we will develop a treatment plan aimed at alleviating symptoms and improving joint function.

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Educate

Our team will spend time educating you on proper joint care, injury prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term joint health and reduce the risk of future injuries.

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Execute the Plan

By following the recovery plan that may incorporate physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and/or pain interventions, you’ll have the best shot at restoring your function and mobility.

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Follow-up and Maintenance

We’ll be there along the way to address any unresolved issues using our in-house resources and refer you to other practitioners when required.

Peripheral Joint Clinic FAQ

Who should attend this clinic?

People with non-acute, non-spine conditions involving the muscles, bones and joints. This may include people with chronic joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, degenerative joint disease, joint instability and people seeking non-surgical treatment options like physical therapy, injections, bracing or orthotics.

How do I get into the clinic?

A referral is required. Click here to print off a referral form to take to whoever is managing this aspect of your care (i.e, family doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor…etc) and ask them to refer you to Vivo Cura Health’s “Peripheral Joint Clinic”.

What can I expect when I come in?

Using the information gathered from your intake form, a doctor and allied health team member (usually an athletic therapist or physiotherapist) will work together to get a clear understanding of the nature of your injury and develop a treatment plan and address anything that they can on the spot (this may include an injection, bracing or taping…etc). Education will be provided to help you through recovery. The most important key to your recovery is your commitment to following the treatment plan when you leave our clinic.

Will I need to come in again?

It really depends on the nature of your condition. Some resolve quickly with self-care measures. If our initial evaluation reveals a straightforward diagnosis and the treatment plan is clear, then follow-up may not be required. However, if your injury is more complex or chronic (has been going on for a while) we will need to see you back in order to monitor your progress and fine-tune your treatment plan as required.