Panther Sports Medicine - Mckenzie Towne

I've been coming to this location for 9+ months now, and the staff here are absolutely fantastic. I see Rod twice a week, and his treatments have been essential to the quality of my recovery. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he always manages to squeeze me in if I'm running a little late! Rod and the rest of the team at Panther Sports Medicine are great, and I'd highly recommend getting physiotherapy done here!

Mike was very professional and knowledgeable.
Made huge strides in my knee recovery
I appreciate all your hard work

I was referred to physio by my physician who was treating me for acute low back pain. I have had low back pain for 15 years and had resigned myself to this being an on-going issue for me. I had never tried physio but had been using chiro and massage therapy to manage my flare ups.

When I arrived at Panther, they were welcoming and accommodating immediately. Michael Azzopardi was the therapist I met, and for the first time in those 15 years, I had someone who was interested in helping me find the solution to my back pain, not just dealing with the flare ups.

Mike was always thoughtful and caring at every appointment. He took the time to LISTEN to me each time we met, I never felt rushed or that I was not his priority. He met with me twice a week while my pain was acute and gave me the homework/stretches that I needed to do in order solve the root problem. After working with Mike for several weeks my pain was gone and I was discharged with a plan for the future.

6 months after my last physio appointment with Mike, I was in a motor vehicle accident. I suffered from whiplash and immediately thought to see him in order to help me through the lingering pain. Again I was not disappointed and he helped me to understand the condition and to recover fully.

My son who is 15 years old and does a lot of Curling was having a hard time with his knees always being sore and hurting so much that the sport was becoming not enjoyable. As we live In Mckenzie Towne we knee about Panther and decided to see what they could do to help us out. We had also been told by many people before going oh it's just growing pains it will go away. We met up with Michael Azzopardi and he went right to work on my son checking muscles to stance to how he would throw a rock in curling. He knew right away some of the issues of not using all the muscles properly and needing to readjust how you use the lower body. We started out going twice a week with homework of stretches to be done each day numerous times. Each visit was a new thing to do and work on and each time the pain was less and less. After awhile we were told to show up just once a week and then once in 2 weeks. Our last visit my son told him no more pain and we were discharged. All this was completed within roughly two months. I like the fact that they didn't say oh you should keep coming to see me, they were good that once the paid was gone they left us with all the stretches to stay on the right path and said if ever an issue to call or stop by and they would help out. So the whole experience with the team that works at this location was great and Michael was very good to deal with. So if your son/daughter loves sports and is having pain don't go with the "It's just Growing Pains" excuse, bring them here and you will keep them enjoying their favorite sports or activities. Thanks again.

I was referred to Panther Sports Therapy after a dislocation of my left shoulder during a Rugby Game. Not only was the availability and convenience of the McKenzie Towne location on point, but the service and expertise was phenomenal. My pain was drastically reduced just after the first session, and I was given a detailed healing plan giving me the peace of mind that I would be taken care of. Within about 6 sessions, my pain is gone and my range of motion and strength is at about 90%; which is about a month ahead of schedule. I was discharged with a continuing at home plan to continue my strength training so that I can be in peak shape for the next Rugby season. I highly recommend Michael Azzopardi for any and all sports injuries as he understands the need and demand the body requires for the sport and not only how to heal but also improve overall performance by improving simple things like posture and muscle activations that normally you would think to use.

After care email support was also offered which is a huge help even though they are not obligated to do so. A nice touch.

Thank you Mike and the whole Panther Team

Mike at Panther Sports Medicine is a flesh wizard.

After my car accident, Mike provided top-shelf support and encouragement. He was instrumental in my recovery, provided fantastic coaching and managed my expectations about what was needed to get me back to feeling like myself again.

I highly recommend Mike's services. The team at Panther Sports Med. were friendly, accommodating and ensured I was comfortable during the whole experience.

Thanks, Mike!

My experience here after a wrist surgery was excellent. Each trip from the admin staff, to their processes with e mail reminders, to the video exercise and of course the great one, my Physiotherapist Mike Azzopardi. Mike was top notch and guided me through a recovery that has left me feeling amazing. Being so worried to never get my wrist function back, he applied physical and also spoke to my mental recovery, which was as important as the physical side. As I I was able to change my view point, and think more positively, my recovery became more organic and started to just flow. I implemented everything he sent me home with, and today I'm about 10% off with my strength and mobility. These people know how to help, and I wouldn't think twice to refer anyone to visit their clinics. A huge thanks to Mike A, and the staff for making my recovery experience a WOW one.

Very friendly and professional

Very accommodating and helpful staff. My broken ankle was recovered well here.