SEMI Sports & Exercise Medicine Institute

Thank you Unilocal for helping me find SEMI! I was looking for a clinic that specialized in sports injuries and offered alternative therapies — not just surgery. The staff there are all very nice and professional. My physiotherapist Tim is awesome! He really knows his stuff, and he answers all of my questions patiently and thoroughly. I’m very happy with my results so far. Considering that I thought I’d need surgery, needless to say, I’m thrilled with my results so far.
I would recommend SEMI to everyone!

You know some times when you’re walking down the street, then slip-​CRAA-​AACK-​bang, you’re on the ground and your ankle hurts like crazy?
I came here to get my super sprained ankle checked out a few weeks ago. I had absolutely ruined it in August, and by the beginning of September, it was still pretty sore.
I saw Chris, a physiotherapist. He assessed my injury and I saw him twice a week for a few weeks. He did some localized massage and an ultrasound treatment for every visit. After the first two weeks, I felt a LOT better, with much of my range of motion restored. I was able to get back into my normal workout routine, though with less intensity. He then coached me on some stretches and exercises to do to strengthen my apparently weak side-​leg muscles so I won’t continue to sprain it. After the third week, I was healed enough to take the Tough Mudder challenge, and finished with zero ankle pain, but a bit of knee pain, due to my body overcompensating for the bad ankle these past few weeks.
I saw him the Monday following and he noticed that my knees were in pain because of my hilariously terrible balance, due to weak inner thigh muscles. He then gave me some stretches and exercises to do to bump up my crazy weak muscles that were apparently contributing to a case of Runner’s Knee.
All in all, I’m super impressed with the quality of care here, the quality of customer service and the location. There’s validated parking in the basement and it’s right above a subway station. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

The Toronto SEMI Sports & Exercise Medicine Institute is accessible through the Sheppard Centre and Sheppard Subway Station on the Yonge/​University line. It’s a lot more than massage therapy or physiotherapy, although they do offer these services.
I came here last year many times with lower back problems — I’d been unsuccessful at resolving these for a long time and my family doctor referred me to the clinic here (referrals are covered by provincial health plan). Please note you can make appointments without a referral, but these might not be covered.
Overall I had a great impression of this place. It’s a LOT more than a «sports clinic». You do not have to be an athlete or even a very active person to benefit from the services provided here, and you will probably appreciate the hands-​on treatment provided. I was assessed by a sports doctor and referred for x-​rays offsite, but the range of services offered onsite is impressive:
Acupuncture
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgical Consultation
Sport Physiotherapy
Sport Massage Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Prolotherapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Biodex
Sport Podiatry
Sport Psychology
Mobile Services
Electronic Medical Records
I have not tried most of these services but judging by the experience I had with my physio, I would vouch these other services offer value to many. I worked with a physiotherapist for a long time and have since recommended this place to friends and family.
I’m not a health expert but I know a lot of people could benefit from a place like this — most of us suffer from an injury at some point and the therapists here can give you a lot of feedback and helpful tips on recovery. Many insurance plans cover the therapy offered here, otherwise it can get pricey.
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