Dr. Darren Edelist, MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip Sport Med (CASEM)
5.0 (19 Ratings)
Dr. Darren Edelist has over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in working with athletes across all age groups and disciplines. Dr. Edelist has worked with Ryerson University Sports, the Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing, Judo Ontario, the Mississauga Ice Dogs, Canada’s National Ballet School, and the Toronto and Mississauga Marathons.
Specializes In:
- Sports Medicine
- Injection Therapy
- Custom Foot Orthotics
Services Offered by Dr. Darren Edelist
Sports Medicine
Our in-clinic sports medicine physician works with you to identify the root cause of your pain. From there, we’ll create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you make a full recovery, achieve your goals, and get back to the activities you love.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Orthotics are custom made shoe inserts designed to treat one’s foot biomechanics. Poor foot biomechanics may lead to foot, ankle, shin, knee, hip and/or back pain. Orthotic insoles can be simple, generic devices which are sold over the counter in stores.The best orthotics, however, are custom-molded orthotics specially crafted to meet the needs of a particular individual.
Injection Therapy
Managed by our Sports Medicine Doctor, Injections are used to help with any pain you are experiencing, specifically relieving pain and inflammation into areas such as ankles, elbows, hips, knees, shoulders, spine or wrists.
Exercise Prescription
Integral to our approach of addressing the root cause of your issues and getting you back to your activity of choice, we will prescribe exercises that help you re-build strength, alleviate issues, and resolve the root causes of your physical challenges.
Other Services
Physiotherapy
With physiotherapy, we will use our expertise in the areas of biomechanics, movement assessment, exercise prescription, soft tissue techniques, and joint mobilization to effectively assess and treat a variety of conditions.
Chiropractic
Our chiropractic treatments and manual therapies include adjustments, joint manipulation, active release techniques (ART), acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and more.
Massage Therapy
Our in-clinic Registered Massage Therapist will use their hands-on approach to work on your issues. In addition, they’ll remain coordinated with the LSM team and any other therapists who might be working with you to provide the most impactful and integrated care for you.
Sports Medicine
Our in-clinic sports medicine physician works with you to identify the root cause of your pain. From there, we’ll create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you make a full recovery, achieve your goals, and get back to the activities you love.
Sports Physiotherapy
Our sports physiotherapists understand the demands of training and competition, creating treatment plans that directly support your goals. Whether you’re dealing with a torn ligament, chronic pain, or post-surgery recovery, we’ll get you back to what you love, stronger than before.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Our skilled pelvic floor physiotherapists in Toronto are here to guide you through personalized treatment plans that address your unique pelvic floor symptoms and needs.
Leaside Sports Medicine Team
Dr. Joseph Kottoor
Owner and Clinic Director
Dr. Darren Edelist
Sports Medicine Physician, Director of Medical Services
Dr. Kate Hood
Chiropractor
Dr. Roberta Da Re
Chiropractor
Jonathan Tay
Physiotherapist
Rachel Poole
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Radu Radulescu
Physiotherapist
Stephen Sin
Physiotherapist
Valerie Hawke
Physiotherapist
Sergiu Duplea
Physiotherapist
Suzie Foreman
Physiotherapist
Marc Lalonde
Registered Massage Therapist
Julie Murphy
Lead Receptionist
