North Vancouver · Since 2018
Sports physiotherapy in North Vancouver.
Move better. Recover faster.
Hands-on, one-on-one sports physiotherapy from a team with over 20 years of clinical experience. We treat the cause, not just the symptom.
- Years experience
- 20+
- Google reviews
- 168+
- Services
- 18
- Avg. rating
- 5★
Why Medstar
A clinical team obsessed with your recovery.
20+ years experience
Academic therapists with deep expertise in sports rehabilitation.
One-on-one care
Hands-on treatment in private rooms — never shared between patients.
Advanced technology
First in North Shore for High-Power Laser. Only clinic with TECAR Therapy.
Personalized plans
Treatment built around your strength, mobility and lifestyle goals.
Interactive Finder
Where does it hurt?
Tap a region to see common conditions, how we treat them, and our deep-dive guides.
Back & Spine Care
Spine pain can be debilitating. We focus on restoring core stability, spinal alignment, and nerve mobilization to get you moving pain-free.
Common Injuries
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica & Nerve Pain
- Disc Herniations & Bulges
- Spinal Stenosis
Treatment Methods
- Manual Joint Mobilization
- IMS / Dry Needling
- Clinical Pilates & Kinesiology
- TECAR Deep Tissue Therapy
Deep-dive guides
Our Services
Comprehensive care under one roof.
The clinic
A space designed for recovery.
Private treatment rooms, the latest electrotherapy and laser systems, and free on-site parking. Conveniently located on Marine Drive in North Vancouver.
Private rooms
Quiet, one-to-one treatment
Free parking
Inside the plaza, no plate needed
Direct billing
Most extended health plans
Mon–Fri
9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
ICBC
Welcome ICBC clients
Active claim? Book your initial physiotherapy session — no upfront cost.
WSBC
Welcome WorkSafeBC clients
Workplace injury claim? We handle the paperwork and bill WSBC directly.
Reviews
Loved by North Shore.
5.0 · 168+ Google reviews
"My family visited and was treated for several sport injuries. The team is exceptional — knowledgeable, attentive, and effective."
Amir SotoudehGoogle review · 2025-05-09"I had an amazing experience at MedStar Sport Clinic. The professionalism and care exceeded every expectation."
Hamid Emami KhoshknabGoogle review · 2025-04-30"Dr. Ahmadi was great — very professional and expert. Recovery was faster than I imagined possible."
Mohammad NasrGoogle review · 2025-04-28About Medstar
Sports physiotherapy in North Vancouver, done differently.
Medstar Sport Physio & Health offers sports physiotherapy in North Vancouver from a clinic at 1325 Marine Drive. Founded in 2018 and staffed by registered physiotherapists holding doctoral and master's degrees, the clinic specialises in hands-on, one-on-one rehabilitation for sport injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and workplace injuries. Direct billing is available for ICBC, WorkSafeBC, and most major extended health plans including Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, and Great-West Life.
The clinic is the first on the North Shore to offer High-Power Laser Therapy (Class IV photobiomodulation) and the only clinic in North Vancouver offering TECAR Therapy — a radiofrequency modality used for deep tissue heating and accelerated repair. Alongside these advanced technologies, the team delivers physiotherapy, IMS dry needling, manual osteopathy, registered massage therapy, kinesiology, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, custom orthotics, and clinical counselling under one roof.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Free parking is available on-site. ICBC clients are pre-approved for 12 weeks of treatment under BC's Enhanced Care model — no referral required.
From the journal
Recovery & treatment notes.
Plain-English reads from the physiotherapists, RMTs and osteopaths at our North Vancouver clinic.
Ankle and Foot8 minAnkle Sprain Rehab Beyond RICE: Balance Retraining and Why Reinjury Is the Real Risk
Most ankle sprains get a tensor bandage, a few days of rest, and a return to activity once the swelling settles. The reinjury rate tells us that pathway is leaving most patients functionally underprepared. Here is what we add.
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Pelvic Health and Return to Sport8 minPostpartum Return to Running: The 12-Week Readiness Screen and Why It Matters
The 6-week obstetric clearance confirms the uterus has involuted and the wound has healed. It does not confirm the pelvic floor and trunk are ready to absorb running ground reaction forces. Here is the screen that does.
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Return to Sport8 minHamstring Strains in BC Soccer and Rugby: Nordic Curls, the L-Protocol, and What the Evidence Supports
Hamstring strains are the most common time-loss injury in soccer and rugby. They also have one of the highest reinjury rates. The Askling L-protocol and Nordic hamstring program change both numbers — but only when the dose is right.
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We direct bill with most insurance plans
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Recover faster, perform better.
Same-week appointments available. Direct billing with most insurance providers.