Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy
Keeping you moving for all of life’s adventures.
Burnaby’s leading Sport, Orthopedic & Pelvic Health Clinic.
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, work place or motor vehicle accident we have skilled Physio’s and RMT’s to assist you. We also offer Clinical Pilates Physio with one of the only reformers in Burnaby, and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. We are here to help you meet your unique fitness and health goals and most treatments involve an exercise prescription component to therapy.
Sports Therapy
Whether you’re recovering from a sports related injury or want to prevent one from happening we treat everyone in our clinic like an elite athlete.
Knee injuries and surgery (ex. ACL, meniscus)
Hip injuries and surgery (ex. labral)
Shoulder injuries and surgery (ex. rotator cuff, biceps tendon)
Foot & ankle injuries and surgery
Sprains, strains, fractures
Concussions
Taping & bracing
Return to play
Exercise prescription
Orthopedics
We treat a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions from acute injuries to chronic concerns as well as ICBC and WSBC claims. Use our 2000 square foot gym and various treatment modalities to help get you back to full health.
Pre/Post surgery (labral/ hip surgery, total hip/ knee replacement, etc)
Shoulder/ rotator cuff injuries
Orthotics and foot issues (plantar fasciitis)
Low back and neck pain
Shockwave therapy
GLA:D program: hip and knee osteoarthritis group program
Pelvic Health & Clinical Pilates
We welcome all genders to our clinic for 1:1 specialized pelvic health and clinical pilates physiotherapy. This is covered under your extended benefits as physiotherapy. Use our pilates reformer to optimize your training and rehab with Physiotherapy led sessions.
Pre/ Postnatal, Birth Prep, C-section recovery
Pelvic Pain, prolapse, prostate and incontinence
Abdominal or Urogynecological surgeries (hernia’s, bladder lifts etc.)
Return to sport (bursitis, sprains, IT band syndrome, muscle tears, achilles rupture)
Low back/ neck pain
Chronic pain/ conditions (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, post concussion, stroke etc.)
ultrasound to treat mastitis in breast feeding patients
Treatment Modalities
Many of our practitioners offer acupuncture or IMS (also known as dry needling). This is an effective tool at relieving pain and aiding in rehab. With minimal downtime this can also help improve performance.
Common ailments for dry needling include:
Headaches / Migraines
Chronic pain, stress, anxiety
Lower back and neck pain
Muscular injuries
We also offer Shockwave Therapy, Blood Flow Restriction, ultrasound, electromodalities, manual therapy, LASER, hydrotherapy and cryotherapy.
Bracing & Orthotics
We are pleased to offer custom and off the shelf bracing and orthotics. Our Physiotherapists can help you choose the right brace for you.
Knee bracing (OA, ACL, patellar tendon etc.)
Wrist and thumb bracing
Ankle braces
Custom orthotics
Off the shelf insoles
Plantar fasciitis night splints
Core Shorts/ SIJ bands
Pregnancy and postpartum support belts
Tennis Elbow
Many of these are covered by extended health benefits but we suggest you check with your specific insurance provider.
Registered Massage Therapy
Our Registered Massage Therapists are taking new patients and are here to assist you in your rehab and body care for any aches and pains.
Muscular pain
Headaches or chronic pain
Back pain
Sports injuries
Motor vechicle accidents
Located across from Metrotown mall our cutting edge clinic boasts over 2000 square feet of gym space along with private treatment rooms for each of our patients.
We work with athletes of all ages and abilities as well as anyone looking for help recovering from an injury, treating chronic conditions or preventing an injury from occurring.
We have the latest technology including TopSpin 360 for concussion rehab, Kaatsu Blood Flow Resistance training (BFR), Shockwave therapy, LASER, traction and more.
We accept ICBC, WSBC and can direct bill most extended medical benefits providers.
Treating everyone like an elite athlete.
Meet the Team
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![Marc Rizzardo Physio]()
Marc Rizzardo
Sports Physiotherapist, Partner
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![Greg Rizzardo Physio]()
Greg Rizzardo
Physiotherapist, Partner
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![Kevin Tam Physio]()
Kevin Tam
Physiotherapist, Partner
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![Diane Rizzardo Physio]()
Diane Rizzardo
Sport, Clinical Pilates, Pelvic Physiotherapist
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![Karol Rosolski Physio]()
Karol Rosolski
Physiotherapist
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![Mckenzie Summers Physio]()
Mckenzie Summers
Clinical Pilates, Pelvic Physiotherapist
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![Manpreet Parmar]()
Manpreet Parmar
Physiotherapist
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![Anthony Bordignon Physio]()
Anthony Bordignon
Physiotherapist
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![Valerie Lang Physio]()
Valerie Lang
Physiotherapist
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![Marc Lalonde RMT]()
Mark Lalonde
Registered Massage Therapist
Testimonials
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"Just the best, they have been taking care of me for years, they are very accomplished and care about what they are doing"
Bruce S. (patient)
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"I have been to many different physios but I always find myself coming back to this one as it is the most high quality and effective!"
Iveta (patient)
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"Several members of my family have been happy clients for a number of years. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. They offer all the necessary therapy methods and equipment to meet your rehabilitation requirements."
Richard (patient)
