If you’re an athlete, a dedicated gym-goer, or someone who simply loves to move, there’s nothing more frustrating than an injury that keeps you on the sidelines. A few days of soreness are normal; months of pain and stiffness are not. When an injury lingers, it doesn’t just limit your training—it starts to affect your focus, motivation, and confidence.
At the Upper Room Clinic, we recognize that sports injuries often have multiple layers. A strained tendon or inflamed joint may seem like a local issue, but there’s almost always a deeper imbalance at play. Conventional care focuses on rest, painkillers, or surgery. Our approach goes further. We aim to repair tissue, rebalance inflammation, and restore your body’s ability to heal itself so you can return to sport stronger than before.
The Upper Room Clinic’s Regenerative and Functional Approach
Our team blends functional medicine with regenerative injection therapies to address both the injury and the physiology behind it. We start with a comprehensive assessment—reviewing your nutrition, hormone levels, micronutrients, and inflammatory markers—because recovery depends on how well your entire system is performing.
From there, we design a personalized plan that may include Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Prolotherapy, or Ozone-based injections to stimulate healing. Peer-reviewed studies in journals such as The American Journal of Sports Medicine show that regenerative therapies can significantly improve recovery in tendon, ligament, and cartilage injuries. These results mirror what we see in our patients: faster tissue repair, stronger joints, and lasting relief.
Dr. Biljana Kostovic: Experience That Matters
Leading the sports injury and pain program is Dr. Biljana Kostovic, a physician with more than 30 years of clinical experience and over 15 years dedicated to injection therapy. Her extensive training in sports medicine, functional medicine, and regenerative pain management allows her to assess injuries from both a medical and biomechanical perspective.
Dr. Kostovic has treated hundreds of athletes—from competitive professionals to recreational runners and hockey players—helping them recover without interrupting their season or training schedule. She understands the physical and mental demands of sport and tailors each injection protocol to support both healing and performance. Whether you need PRP for a tendon injury, Prolozone for chronic inflammation, or IV therapy to speed recovery between events, she can recommend the right combination to keep you moving.
PRP for Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) uses your body’s own platelets to accelerate repair. A small blood sample is processed in our Arthrex Angel centrifuges—two of the most advanced systems in regenerative medicine. These machines separate and concentrate platelets with remarkable precision, producing PRP that can reach up to 18 times the baseline concentration found in normal blood.
The result is a plasma rich in growth factors such as PDGF and TGF-β, which promote collagen synthesis, vascular regeneration, and cell repair. PRP injections are particularly effective for:
- Tendon and ligament injuries (Achilles, rotator cuff, patellar, hamstring)
- Mild-to-moderate joint degeneration and osteoarthritis
- Post-surgical recovery and scar remodeling
Patients typically notice less pain and better movement within weeks, with continued improvements as tissue remodeling continues.
Prolotherapy and Prolozone: Stimulating Natural Healing
Prolotherapy strengthens ligaments and tendons by injecting a natural dextrose solution that triggers mild inflammation and new collagen growth. Prolozone Therapy enhances this process by adding medical ozone, which improves oxygen delivery and stimulates mitochondrial repair.
Both therapies are effective for joint instability, chronic pain, and degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. Studies published in Pain Physician and the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine have shown measurable improvements in pain reduction and joint mobility following these injections.
At the Upper Room Clinic, our physicians have over 15 years of injection experience and an expert understanding of joint, tendon, and ligament anatomy. Because of this, ultrasound guidance is not always required for standard injection sites. It is available upon patient request or used in complex cases where visualization provides additional benefit.
Ozone Therapy: Optimizing Recovery and Reducing Inflammation
Ozone Therapy works at the cellular level to rebalance oxidative stress and improve oxygen metabolism. For athletes, this translates into faster recovery, less post-workout inflammation, and enhanced stamina. Our clinic uses the Zotzmann Ozon 2000, a medical-grade generator known for accuracy and safety.
Recent research in Frontiers in Physiology supports ozone’s role in improving redox signaling and reducing inflammatory cytokines, making it a powerful adjunct for injury recovery and performance maintenance.
Sports Injury Conditions Treated
The Upper Room Clinic treats a wide range of sports-related and chronic conditions, including:
- Sprains, strains, and tendon tears
- Rotator cuff and shoulder impingement
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Knee and hip pain
- Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis
- Post-surgical or repetitive-strain injuries
- Spinal and sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Whether you are recovering from a sudden injury or managing chronic pain from overuse, our regenerative treatments help you move with strength and confidence again.
The Patient Experience and Timeline
Your first appointment includes a detailed consultation and physical assessment with Dr. Kostovic. She reviews your imaging, health history, and training schedule to determine the safest and most effective treatment strategy.
PRP, Prolozone, and other injections are usually performed in a series spaced several weeks apart. Most patients begin noticing changes after the first or second session, with ongoing gains in strength and range of motion over the following months.
For athletes in-season, Dr. Kostovic can adapt protocols to minimize downtime, focusing on tissue support and pain control so you can continue to train while healing.
What to Expect: Results and Benchmarks
Recovery with regenerative medicine builds gradually and naturally. Common outcomes include:
- Noticeable pain reduction within weeks
- Greater joint stability and flexibility
- Shorter recovery time between workouts
- Improved strength and endurance
- Reduced reliance on pain medication
Because these treatments work with your body’s biology, improvements continue long after the final injection.
Why Choose the Upper Room Clinic for Sports and Pain Care
Athletes and active individuals choose the Upper Room Clinic for our combination of medical expertise, advanced technology, and true understanding of sport.
- All injections are performed by Dr. Biljana Kostovic, a physician with over 15 years of injection experience.
- We use Arthrex Angel centrifuges to ensure optimal platelet concentration and purity for PRP treatments.
- Ultrasound guidance is available upon request or when medically indicated.
- Functional medicine testing helps identify metabolic or nutritional factors that may affect recovery.
- We focus on non-surgical, low-risk treatments that align with your performance goals and schedule.
Our physicians’ depth of experience ensures accuracy and consistency in every procedure, whether you’re recovering from an acute sports injury or seeking long-term pain management.
Getting Started: Consultation and Next Steps
If pain or injury is slowing you down, now is the time to take control of your recovery. Schedule a Sports Injury Consultation at our Toronto or Oakville clinic. You’ll meet with Dr. Kostovic to review your diagnosis, discuss your goals, and outline a personalized plan that fits your body and your sport.
Every athlete deserves to move freely, recover quickly, and perform with confidence. Let us help you rebuild your strength and get back in the game.
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The Upper Room Clinic also offers Interventional Pain Medicine through our team of medical doctors.
These services include nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and other image-guided procedures performed under OHIP coverage at our Oakville location.
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