The clinic
Our Vision
Sports podiatry seeks to maintain health through the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries. Modalities used in sports medicine are also applied to the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries sustained at work or during activities of daily living. These treatment modalities include manual, orthotic, and physical therapies; traditional and dynamic imaging techniques such as diagnostic ultrasound; and medical interventions based on the latest research.
Our Team
Dr. Diegal Léger
Podiatrist
Dr. Leger, podiatrist holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise science with specialisation in athletic therapy from Concordia University in Montreal. He is part of the historic class of 2008; the first graduating class of the podiatric medicine program at UQTR.
Dr Leger has developed a therapeutic approach based on the rehabilitation of biomechanical ailments, and malalignment of posture and gait.
Tools and Equipment
Ultrasound
An ultrasound machine consists of a small probe connected to a screen. An ultrasound machine emits sound waves, which, depending on their interaction with the tissue, allow it to be identified.
Shockwave
The principle behind this technique is to send low-energy waves to cause tiny internal lesions that awaken the metabolism’s response to these microaggressions.
Sterilizer
The sterilizer is used for reprocessing instruments used in the treatment of local foot conditions that cause pain and discomfort. In particular, deep corns and ingrown toenails.
Scanner
The fabrication of functional foot orthotics involves taking a 3D impression. This step is crucial and must be integrated with biomechanical and palpatory examinations., as well as imagery.
Centrifuge
The preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) from whole blood requires centrifugation to isolate and concentrate platelets. Through this process, blood is treated to separate blood components in order to extract plasma and platelets. These will then be injected into the pathological site.
Hands
The clinician's essential tool that allows not only communication with the patient and establishing trust, but especially detecting pathological or painful areas. The palpatory examination helps highlight subtle changes in the examined tissues. Manual therapy helps restore the function of injured tissues.
Community Involvement
Dr Leger believes in active citizenship and community involvement. At the same time, knowledge sharing is essential. That is why he’s always happy to give a conference on podiatric medicine when invited.
For example, he gave a conference to an audience of diabetologists in Bamako, Mali in 2011; another one to medical students at the Université d’État d’Haïti in 2008; and many more in Montreal and Ottawa.
Dr. Leger is also a musician! A self-taught bassist who cofounded Nomadic Massive collective and contributes to Vox Sambou’s musical project.
