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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 of the largest flag football leagues in Ontario, the TFFL brings together a growing community of athletes across youth, girls, and adult divisions, supporting players … Read more

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 indirect overuse to the tissues. A direct trauma, such as from a slide tackle in soccer, could cause a fracture, bruise, ligament sprain, or muscle … Read more

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 could help. The right brace (custom or not) depends on several factors: age, activity level, the type of knee injury/pain, etc. I’ve been fitting custom … Read more

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 injuries and stay active in the sports they love. The article highlights how our sports medicine team assesses each youth athlete’s biomechanics, movement patterns, and … Read more

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 by this, you’re not alone and you’re not imagining things. Pain and Imaging Don’t Always Match Decades of high-quality research show that pain does not … Read more

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 numb, tingly, or “asleep,” your body is sending you a message. It’s saying, “Hey! Something needs attention.” These sensations may be caused by an issue in … Read more

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 help prevent: Whether you’re working on a laptop or using dual monitors, a few small adjustments can make a significant difference in how your body … Read more

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 time they’re 17, nearly half stop due to injury or pain. As a parent of teenage athletes and a club volleyball coach, I’m passionate about … Read more

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 brings decades of experience to the coaching position, not only as a healthcare professional but also as an accomplished player. He competed at the varsity … Read more