Sports doctor specializing
in CrossFit in Quebec
CrossFit combines weightlifting, high-intensity cardio and gymnastics — a combination that produces remarkable adaptations but also sport-specific injuries. Dr Sébastien Labrecque-Sauvé understands the culture and demands of CrossFit to treat athletes effectively.
Typical injuries seen
in CrossFit athletes
CrossFit loads the entire body at high intensity. The most vulnerable structures in CrossFit athletes are well documented.
Shoulder injuries
Overhead movements (clean and jerk, snatch, strict press, pull-ups) place extreme demands on the rotator cuff, tendons and labrum. Tendinopathies, impingements and partial tears are very frequent in CrossFitters.
Low back pain and disc herniation
Deadlifts, cleans and box jumps with imperfect technique or too-rapid progression create excessive strain on the lumbar spine. Low back pain is the number-one reason for CrossFit consultations.
Knee pain
Deep squats, lunges and jumps intensely load the knee. Patellofemoral syndrome, patellar tendinopathies and meniscal injuries regularly affect high-volume CrossFit athletes.
Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar)
High volumes of double-unders, box jumps and repeated jumping create Achilles and patellar tendinopathies through overload. Early management prevents progression to chronic, resistant tendinopathy.
Wrist and elbow injuries
Handstands, muscle-ups and barbell work intensely load wrists and elbows. Tenosynovitis, epicondylitis and wrist stress fractures require precise diagnosis to prevent worsening.
Care tailored to
CrossFit athletes
A medical approach that respects your training culture — treating without systematically stopping you.
MSK Ultrasound
Real-time visualization of the rotator cuff, tendons and muscular structures. Precise diagnosis of CrossFit shoulder injuries at your visit.
PRP injections
Tissue regeneration for repetitively damaged tendons. Particularly effective for chronic shoulder, elbow and knee tendinopathies.
Guided injections (cortisone)
Targeted inflammation reduction for bursitis, impingements and acute tendinopathies — allowing modified training while healing.
Program modification advice
Practical guidance on substituting problematic exercises and managing load progression to maintain fitness during rehabilitation.
Articles on CrossFit
injuries
Clinical guides to better understand and treat common injuries in functional training.
Tendinopathy: Complete Guide
Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Complete Guide
Muscle Injuries (Strains & Tears): Complete Guide
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee): Complete Guide
PRP Injection: Complete Guide
Cortisone Injection: Complete Guide
Dr Labrecque-Sauvé and CrossFit
CrossFit has revolutionized training culture in Quebec, and with it have come new injuries that traditional physicians don't always understand. Dr Sébastien Labrecque-Sauvé takes a pragmatic approach: understand the movement, identify the cause of the injury, and propose treatment that respects your commitment to your sport.
His MSK ultrasound expertise allows him to visualize tendinous and muscular structures typically affected by CrossFit — rotator cuff, Achilles tendons, patellar tendon — with diagnostic precision impossible through palpation alone. Guided injections and PRP give him access to advanced therapeutic tools for injuries that resist classic treatments.
An AQMSE member trained in the latest sports medicine evidence, he is your ally for continuing to train — intelligently and safely.
Injury blocking your WOD?
See an expert.
Don't let a persistent ache become a serious injury. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé evaluates your condition and adapts your treatment to keep you active as long as possible.
Book OnlineCommon questions —
CrossFit and sports medicine
Do I need to stop CrossFit completely after a shoulder injury?
Not necessarily. With a precise diagnosis, appropriate treatment and temporary exercise modification (removing overhead movements, adjusting loads), many CrossFit athletes can maintain their training during recovery. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé works with you to adapt your program intelligently.
How can I prevent lower back injuries in CrossFit?
Prevention requires impeccable technique, reasonable load progression and specific strengthening of spinal stabilizers (core, glutes, erectors). For persistent back pain, a medical evaluation identifies the exact cause and allows training to be adapted accordingly.
Can PRP treat a chronic CrossFit tendinopathy?
Yes — PRP injections are particularly effective for chronic tendinopathies resistant to conventional treatments. CrossFit tendons (patellar, triceps, rotator cuff) respond well to PRP according to current evidence. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé evaluates whether your case is appropriate for this treatment at your consultation.