Dr. Joseph Kottoor, DC, FCCPOR
5.0 (36 Ratings)
Dr Joseph Kottoor is the owner and clinic director of Leaside Sports Medicine. He is a Chiropractor, Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical Acupuncture provider, Active Release Techniques® Provider, and Certified Personal Trainer. After graduating with his doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Kottoor then completed a 3 year post-doctoral fellowship in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Sciences to help him become a leader in the field of sports and injury rehabilitation. A former international volleyball player, Dr. Kottoor has a special interest in exercise and sports injuries especially of the foot, ankle and knee. With over 20 years of experience, a number of international Olympians and professional athletes from the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, ATP, WTA and NFL seek the care of Dr Kottoor.
Services Offered by Dr. Joseph Kottoor
Chiropractic
Our chiropractic treatments and manual therapies include adjustments, joint manipulation, active release techniques (ART), acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and more.
Custom Knee Bracing
Custom knee bracing can aid with improving function, decreasing pain and allowing return to play following an injury. People who suffer from knee osteoarthritis often achieve great results with custom unloader braces. Bracing can also speed up healing following an acute injury or surgery.
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.
Active Release Therapy
ART provides a way to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of cumulative trauma disorders that result in symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning and aching. ART is a type of manual hands-on therapy that corrects muscular and soft tissue problems caused by adhesion formation as a result of injury, overuse or cumulative trauma.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy uses cutting edge acoustic wave technology which carries high energy to painful spots and tissues.
Injury Rehabilitation
We will use our our hands-on, integrated and evidence-based approach to diagnose and treat your issue, and then work with you to prevent any future issues going forward.
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
