Diagnostic Imaging Referrals in Calgary
Need further investigation? We can refer you for X rays, ultrasound, or MRI when clinically indicated, working with your doctor or imaging provider as part of a team-based approach.
Our physiotherapists in Calgary can facilitate diagnostic imaging referrals—including X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI—for individuals experiencing persistent pain, suspected fractures, ligament tears, or nerve-related symptoms. If your condition requires further investigation, we collaborate with physicians and imaging providers to ensure timely, appropriate scans that support your care plan. This integrated approach helps confirm diagnoses, guide treatment, and reduce delays—so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and the right strategy for recovery.
Waiting months for a GP appointment to get an imaging requisition is one of the most common bottlenecks in musculoskeletal care. At MSKrehab, we can remove that bottleneck.
As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist with FCAMPT designation, we can order diagnostic imaging — including X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI — when clinically indicated, as part of your overall assessment and treatment plan.
When is imaging clinically indicated?
Not every musculoskeletal condition requires imaging. In many cases, a thorough clinical assessment provides more useful information than a scan. But there are situations where imaging changes clinical decision-making — suspected fracture or bone pathology, ligament or tendon rupture that may require surgical management, nerve root compression not responding to conservative treatment, post-surgical hardware assessment, and conditions where the diagnosis remains unclear after clinical assessment.
How it works at MSKrehab:
If imaging is indicated, we explain why, what we're looking for, and how the result will affect your treatment plan. We coordinate with imaging providers, review results in the context of your clinical findings, and communicate relevant information to your referring physician or GP as part of our care coordination model. You don't need to navigate that process on your own.
Part of a larger picture: Imaging referrals at MSKrehab aren't a standalone service — they're part of advanced practice physiotherapy assessment and the broader care coordination approach we use for complex presentations including chronic pain, MVA rehabilitation, and post-surgical care.