Physical Edge Physiotherapy is Oakville’s premier full service Sport Medicine treatment facility. We specialize in rehabilitation for the active person. Our therapists have extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal injury and we use a hands-on approach to your rehabilitation. Treatment sessions are individualized to meet your specific needs. Our therapists are specialists in advanced manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and acupuncture.
Physical Edge Physiotherapy is Oakville’s premier full service Sport Medicine treatment facility. We specialize in rehabilitation for the active person. Our therapists have extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal injury and we use a hands-on approach to your rehabilitation. Treatment sessions are individualized to meet your specific needs. Our therapists are specialists in advanced manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and acupuncture.
SPORT MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Our Sport Medicine Physician is certified by the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine Physicians (CASEM). He has expertise and advanced training for athletes of all ages in the following:
• Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injury and/or illness
• Interpretation of laboratory results, special tests and imaging studies (XRay, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.)
• Issues for athletes of all ages and gender (i.e. gender verification, the female athlete triad, pregnancy, issues for the pediatric or geriatric population, etc.)
• Issues for athletes and persons with disabilities
• Specific acute and/or chronic disease states (diabetes, asthma, cardiac conditions, osteoarthritis, etc.) in terms of participation in sport and exercise, and the role of physical activity in prevention
• Appropriate use of orthotics, bracing, taping and splinting for overuse and traumatic injuries
• Environmental and travel issues, immunizations and vaccinations for athletes
• Nutritional factors that can affect performance and training, including fluid and electrolyte replacement
• Current guidelines for management of traumatic brain injury (concussion) and other head injuries
• Exercise prescription for both individuals and teams; including pre-screening for exercise, activity or sport-specific needs, and counselling about strength and conditioning
• Pre-participation physical assessments to determine ability to participate in specific sport related activities
• Counselling regarding medications and supplements in terms of health, doping control, and legal implications
After 18 years, Dr. Douglas Dittmer has recently retired as the Sport Medicine Physician at Physical Edge.
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN SEARCH A OF NEW PHYSICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM.
Stay tuned for an announcement ...