Edmonton’s only fully functional, multi-disciplinary, school-based Sports Medicine Clinic

Vimy Ridge Sports Physio Cinic

Offering Sports Physio, Pediatric Sports Medicine, and Sports Psychology visits on site.

  • Exclusively for students and staff of Vimy Ridge Academy!

In partnership with Academic Athletic Development (AAD) and Vimy Ridge Academy, we are proud to offer high quality sports physio, sports medicine, and sports psychology services within Vimy Ridge Academy for the student athletes of Edmonton Public Schools’ premier sport alternative junior and senior high school. Student athletes can expect the high quality care they would receive at any of our locations, but now within the school itself. This helps minimize time away to attend appointments, and helps facilitate a safe and fast return to play after injury by incorporating teachers and coaches into the rehab plan. Learn more about our philosophy, and how we help make recovery from injury both effective… and fun!

Learn about what services are available

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  • Physiotherapists can help with injury rehabilitation and recovery plans for a variety of problems. After a thorough assessment, treatment plans typically include exercise, education, and manual “hands-on” therapy. Everything from sprains/strains, overuse injuries, concussions, and more!

  • Students are welcome to book in with their very own Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician, right at school! No referral required, and appointments are usually available within the week. Acute injury management including diagnostic imaging, return to play recommendations, performing arts, and more!

  • Are you having anxiety around your sport? Working through the stress of being away from your team due to injury? Looking for strategies to improve performance such as visualization and mental prep? Why not try an online Sports Psychology visit!

How does it work?

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Step 1: If you are needing to book, simply call our main office at 780-466-8676, and our admin team will walk you through the process. Alternatively, visit our online booking page.

Step 2: If booking online, select VIMY as location, then select Chris, Dr Persson, or Katie (depending on who you want to see as a practitioner), and find a time that works for you. For psychology, please contact us for what times are currently available.

Step 3: Fill out all information on the patient portal, including credit card and benefit info, and all emailed forms. Students cannot be seen if consent forms are not completed by a parent/guardian.

Step 4: Attend your visit right in the school in room 121! Students typically attend on their own, however parents are always welcome. For online visits, you are welcome to login from wherever is convenient for you.

Step 5: For Dr Persson, all fees are billed directly to Alberta Health, so no cost to you. For Physio and Psych visits, all billings (including benefit plans) will occur later that day, and receipts will be emailed.

Step 6: Your therapist will reach out via phone or email with any important info that needs to be passed on. You are also welcome to contact your therapist via leaving a message with the Summerside Physio main office if you have any specific questions. At your request, coaches/teachers can also be included in all communication so that everyone is on the same page.

Meet the Team

  • Smiling woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a purple cardigan and a statement necklace, sitting outdoors on green grass.

    Dr. Erika Persson

    Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician

  • Man sitting and smiling in a casual setting

    Chris Holt

    Cert. Sports Physio

  • Woman with blonde hair sitting in a chair, smiling, wearing a black top and blue jeans.

    Katie Castle

    Reg. Psychologist

 

Vimy Ridge Sports Physio Clinic

8205 90 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB

Hours
Physiotherapy: Mondays and Wednesdays

Sports Med Dr: Thursdays

Sports Psych: By Appointment (Virtual visits only)

Phone
(780) 760 8676