OT Services at Waterloo Sports Medicine

Karen Pal provides splinting services from our University Square Plaza centre on a part-time/demand basis. Her specialties include wrist splints, DeQuervain’s (wrist/thumb) splint and Duyptren’s (post op) splints.

How long is an appointment?

Appointments are 1 hour for assessment and splinting.

Follow-ups or adjustments are 15 minutes (no charge).

Do I need a referral to get a splint?

Patients do not need a referral unless there is a fracture.

Fractures do require a referral and an accurate diagnosis from a medical doctor (not nurse practitioners or Chiropractors). Patients should bring x-rays with them. 

Splints required after surgery require a two week waiting period.

How do I pay for splinting?

Our OT deals with all payments in cash or cheque paid directly to her. The minimum charge for an appointment is $60. Splints range in cost from $60 to $90

What should I expect at my first appointment?

If you are new to WSM as a patient for any of our services, you should arrive ten minutes early to have a medical file created. We will ask for a valid Ontario health card to keep on file. Often clinicians at WSM will work as a team and consult one another on your condition. At some point you might be seen by a Sports Medicine Physician which is covered by OHIP.