We have an in-house sports medicine physician available by referral from your family physician, physiotherapists or chiropractors.

About us

Sports medicine physicians are the experts in all things related to sports injuries. Whether it’s an acute injury, a chronic injury, you’re recovering from an injury, you’re trying to prevent sports injuries, or you possibly need orthopedic surgery ⁠— you should start with a visit to a sports medicine physician. 

They have specialized training and education in musculoskeletal conditions and movement and their whole goal is to either help you get back to being active or helping you stay active.

Common injuries or conditions that can benefit from an appointment with a sports medicine physician:

• Acute musculoskeletal injuries
• Chronic musculoskeletal injuries
• Concussions
• Sports related neck/back injuries that are less than 6 weeks old

Please note, our sports medicine physician does NOT accept referrals for the following: 

• WCB injuries, 
• Medico-legal cases, 
• Motor Vehicle Accidents related injuries

 

How to book

Please fax referral with a Prac ID to 403.440.6955. Wait time for an appointment is 1-2 weeks from receipt of the referral.

 

Meet the team

Dr. Alin Cristurean, Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Cristurean is one of MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic’s on-site Sports Medicine Physicians and is one of two sports medecine physicians for the MRU Cougars Men’s Varsity Hockey team.  He also currently works with Hockey Canada and has assisted with the Calgary Roughnecks, Calgary Hitmen, ISU Speed Skating World Cup, Cirque du Soleil, Montreal Alouettes, and Montreal Canadiens.

He enjoys working with patients of all ages, and treating anything from acute joint or muscle injuries, to concussions, to osteoarthritis. 

Credentials

MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sports Med.

 

Courtney Owen, Athletic Therapist

Courtney is a certified athletic therapist in the Calgary & Okotoks area. She grew up in Calgary. Due to her love for sports and being an athlete in soccer herself, she then went on to pursue an education in athletic therapy at Mount Royal University from 2014-2018 where she had the privilege of working with several Mount Royal Women's & Men's teams. Since graduating, Courtney has continued to work in the field with youth sports in multiple sports such as football, rugby, hockey and soccer where she helps athletes with preventative care and rehabilitation to help in a safe and effective return to play.

Credentials
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, CAT(C)

 

Services and fees

Service	Fee
Cortisone Injections	$20
Toradol Injections	$20
Prolotherapy	$120 per treatment
Trigger Point Injections	$15
Hydrodilatation	$40
Neovisc-one	$410
Sportvis	$410
PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma	$500 + $150 per body part
Sick Notes	$25
Pre-season/Pre-participation Physicals	$150
Parking Placard Form	$50
Short-term/Long-term Disability Forms	$150-$250 depending on complexity and time

 

***Payment is due at the time of the appointment***