4th Avenue
1615 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-736-6537
Fax: 604-736-6599
Walnut Grove
1-20349 88th Ave
Walnut Grove, BC
Tel: 604-882-6510
Fax: 604-882-6509
Port Coquitlam
#114 - 3200 Westwood St.
Port Coquitlam, BC
Tel: 604-942-4938
Fax: 604-942-5318
SportMed Retail Group
Vancouver Sport Medicine, Orthotics, Bracing & Rehabilitation
Who We Are
SportMed Retail Group Ltd is the result of a 1999 merger of two of the Lower Mainland’s leading retailers of sports medicine – the Paris Orthotics’ Sports Medicine Products division and The Sports Medicine Shop.
We are expert Vancouver sport medicine and fitness product specialists, and many Lower Mainland physicians, surgeons and therapists refer their patients to SportMed because we provide occupational injury solutions that they can trust. Athletes, trainers and coaches choose SportMed for the same reasons.
About Our Team
Our professional staff are all university graduates who provide are committed to excellent service while providing sport and athletic products from the world’s leading manufacturers. SportMed and Paris Orthotics staff offer solution-focused and empathetic customer service, enabling us to provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
What We Do
The SportMed staff will discuss orthopedic and rehab product options with you, and answer your questions so that you will always receive the right fit and all the information you need to use it appropriately. Some of the Vancouver sport medicine and orthotics products SportMed offers are:
Ankle, leg, foot and arm braces and supports
Walkers
Pedorthics (prescription sandals and other footwear)
Compression stockings
Maternity products
Books & DVD's
First Aid kits
Rehabilitation and Exercise Products (Fitness products, weights, exercise tubing...)
Health Quality Assurance: Our Qualifications
SportMed Retail Group has been visited by a Health Choices representative and responded to our HQA (Health Quality Assurance) Qualifying Questionnaire. This survey assesses the business in areas such as tenure, education, testimonials, consumer feedback, and customer service. They have been awarded HQA status and we, at HeathChoices.ca, feel confident that we can stand behind them.
Our survey results show that SportMed Retail Group is a well-renowned
owner-operated
business
that has been in operation for over 8 years .
The popularity of the company’s services and/or products led to an expansion of the business, including
additional locations
. The company’s facilities are well-maintained
.
To the best of our knowledge, the company has no disciplinary investigations by a governing body currently underway.
SportMed Retail Group have educated, well-trained staff and require that their employees have the following qualifications: University Grads.
SportMed Retail Group is highly regarded by their customers.
Please note that Health Choices Management Ltd. cannot be held responsible for the authenticity of its clients’
claims. Disclaimer
Articles & News
Lateral Ankle Sprains
The most common type of ankle injury is a sprain. A sprain is the stretching or partial tear of the ligaments. Rehabilitation ExercisesConsultation with a healthcare professional is recommended before undertaking any home exercise program. Following the reduction of pain and swelling, a therapist will typically focus on increasing muscle strength with proprioception and functional exercises.
The patella (kneecap) is a large sesamoid bone that is embedded in the tendon passing in front of the knee. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common knee problem. Rehabilitation Exercises - Eccentric Drop Squats Consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended before undertaking any home exercise program. Following the reduction of pain and swelling, a therapist will typically focus on increasing muscle strength with proprioception and functional exercises.
Achilles Tendinopathy is initially inflammation of the Achilles Tendon and eventually progresses to damage of the collagen. It is located in the back of the lower leg and connects the powerful calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles Tendinopathy is initially inflammation of the Achilles Tendon and eventually progresses to damage of the collagen. The entire tendon can become less flexible and small tears occur.
It can develop gradually over time or immediately, due to one-time trauma. Achilles Tendinopathy should not be left untreated because it tends to be slow to resolve and in some situations surgery may be required.
CORESHORTS PRO is the first compression short specifically designed to assist the
lower abdominal, pelvic and hip areas. Using a unique two-way stretch material
that runs diagonal from the hip to the opposite mid thigh- duplicated on
both front and back, CORESHORTS provide superior support for sport groin
injuries & lower back pain.$80.00 ...read more...
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Health Quality Assurance: Our Qualifications
