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Dr. Joe Kottoor Named Medical Director for the Toronto Flag Football League
We’re proud to share that Dr. Joe Kottoor, Clinic Director and Owner of Leaside Sports Medicine, has been named Medical Director for the Toronto Flag Football League (TFFL). As one …
Should my child’s sports team be warming up?
In short, yes, injury-prevention warm-up programs significantly reduce the injury rate ratio for sports injuries. How Do Sports Injuries Occur? Sport injuries are usually a consequence of direct trauma or …
Custom Knee Braces: Össur Unloader vs DonJoy Defiance
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see us — and one of the most common questions I get is whether a custom knee brace …
Leaside Life Features Leaside Sports Medicine’s Youth Athlete Assessment Program
We’re excited to share that Leaside Life has featured Leaside Sports Medicine in their March issue with a story on our Youth Athlete Assessment Program, which helps young athletes prevent …
Why You’re Still in Pain Even Though Your MRI Is “Normal”
One of the most common and frustrating things we hear from patients is: “My MRI was normal… so why do I still hurt?” If you’ve ever felt confused or discouraged …
Your Hands Are Talking: What Numbness and Tingling Could Mean
As a chiropractor who spends a lot of time treating a wide range of hand, upper-limb, and neck injuries, I get asked this question often. If your hands are feeling …
How to Set Up Your Home Workstation to Prevent Neck and Back Pain
Working from home shouldn’t mean working in pain. In this short video, Dr. Joe Kottoor from Leaside Sports Medicine shares simple, practical tips for setting up your home workstation to …
New Program Launch: Youth Athlete Assessment at Leaside Sports Medicine
At Leaside Sports Medicine, we’ve seen too many young athletes sidelined by preventable injuries. Studies show that 60–70% of youth athletes drop out of sports by age 13. By the …
Dr. Joe Kottoor Returns as Assistant Coach of Leaside Firebolts 16U Girls Volleyball Team
We’re proud to share that Dr.Joe Kottoor, Clinic Director and Owner of Leaside Sports Medicine, is returning as assistant coach of the Leaside Firebolts 16U Girls volleyball team. Dr. Joe …
