WHAT IS THE ACCELERATED ACCESS SPORTS INJURY CLINIC (AASIC)?

AASIC was established at Group23 to provide the public with quicker and more direct access to sports medicine physicians for assessment and management of sports or activity related injuries sustained within the past three months.

The name Accelerated Access Sports Injury Clinic (AASIC) applies to our self-referral program, designed to help patients access care, without delays caused by appointments with other practitioners for the sole purpose of a referral to our services.

 
 

How do I access AASIC?

Please CLICK HERE to fill out our eligibility form, and we will contact you if eligible!

*All injuries will be assessed and triaged accordingly for appointment times.


Check if your injury is appropriate:

Please take the time to review the list of injuries that are appropriate to be seen in this clinic. Our clinic takes pride in the care we provide; therefore, injuries that are not appropriate will not be seen.


How do I access the clinic?

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By filling out our eligibility form: Click here!

You will then be scheduled for an in-person appointment where a health professional will access your injury and coordinate your care with a Group23 Sports Medicine Physician, if appropriate.

*Please note: Evening appointment options are now available.

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

No. You can access AASIC without need for a formal referral from your family doctor. 

Will my family doctor receive a report from AASIC?

Group23 Sports Medicine Physicians will always send the visit consultation report to your family doctor at your request to ensure they are kept in the loop.

Is there a cost to the appointment?

No. The appointment with a sports medicine physician is covered by Alberta Health Services as well as any imaging that they order, so there are no direct costs to the patient.

As part of the treatment plan, a sports medicine physician may prescribe medication, bracing products, or refer a patient to physiotherapy services. Note that none of these are directly covered by Alberta Health Care, but may be covered by extended health benefit plans. 

Is X-ray available, if needed?

We have x-rays available on-site. EFW Radiology’s hours within Group23 are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

What do I need to bring to my first in-person appointment and what are the expectations?

 
 
 

What does the clinic look like?

Watch the video below to get a feel for our clinic ahead of your appointment!