A clearer plan for your injury.

Explore how assessment and rehabilitation can be approached for common sports injuries. These guides explain the questions to ask and the factors that may shape your care in Toronto or Oakville.

Start with an assessment

Similar symptoms can have different causes. Your history and examination help establish a working diagnosis, identify whether further investigation is needed and determine which activities are appropriate while you recover.

Build capacity for your activity

A rehabilitation plan considers what you can currently tolerate and what your sport or daily activity requires. The emphasis may change from symptom management and movement to strength, power, conditioning and sport-specific practice.

Care that connects

With your permission, Dr. Rees can communicate with other members of your care team. Surgical instructions, medical advice and the requirements of your sport are considered when planning progressions.

Explore related care and education

• ACL rehabilitation

• Hip & groin injuries

• Ankle sprains

• Tendinopathy

• Return to sport

Questions you might have

Can I use these pages to diagnose my injury?

No. These are general educational guides. An individual assessment is needed to understand your symptoms and decide what care is appropriate.

Sources and further reading

• Kotsifaki et al. · Aspetar ACL rehabilitation guideline (2023)

• Weir et al. · Doha agreement (2015)

• Martin et al. · Lateral ankle sprain guideline (2021)

• Chimenti et al. · Midportion Achilles tendinopathy guideline (2024)

• Ardern et al. · Bern return-to-sport consensus (2016)

General education only; this does not diagnose an injury or replace an individual assessment. Care and outcomes vary.

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