Vivo Cura Health and Calgary Foothills Soccer Club: A Player-Focused Partnership
Foothills partners with Vivo Cura to ensure our players have access to high-quality, athlete-specific medical care that supports both performance and long-term development. This partnership reflects our commitment to putting the player first. We are prioritizing health, safety, and sustainable return to play.
Faster Care. Smarter Recovery. Stronger play.
Through Vivo Cura, Foothills athletes benefit from faster access to sports medicine professionals, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated communication between medical staff, coaches, and the Foothills Performance Department. Having baseline medical data and trusted clinicians who understand the demands of soccer allows for more informed decisions, reduced downtime, and safer progression back into training and competition.
NOTE: When completing the form, please identify yourself as a Calgary Foothills Soccer Club Player.
Who is Vivo Cura?
Vivo Cura Health is a multidisciplinary pain and performance clinic that helps patients manage and rehabilitate muscle, bone, and joint pain. Their team includes:
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Physiotherapists
- Athleticism Therapists
Working together with our Performance Department team, they provide coordinated, athlete-focused care that supports injury prevention, treatment, and safe return-to-play planning.
Why Foothills Works with Vivo Cura
Foothills and Vivo Cura share a long-term vision for athlete well-being and development. Through this relationship, we aim to:
- Create an environment where athletes can achieve their highest performance.
- Ensure responsible, reliable, and rapid access to specialized care for players and families.
- Provide faster recovery and safer return-to-play through evidence-based medical support.
Benefits:
- Faster Access and Reduced Delays: Direct routes to sports-medicine physicans, physios and athletic therapists.
- Baseline Testing: Every APDL player receives medical baseline data for injury prevention, load management, and informed performance strategies.
- Integrated Rehab and Individualized Health Management: Vivo Cura works directly with Foothills, ensuring clear communication, consistent rehab plans, and safer, more reliable return-to-play.
Injury Recovery and Prevention:
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1. Medical Clearance
- Contact Vivo Cura (or healthcare provider).
- Get assessed by a physiotherapist or sports doctor.
- Obtain a return-to-play clearance letter.
2. Submit & Connect
- Give the clearance letter to your coach/staff before returning to training.
- Connect with the Foothills Sports Science team to build a recovery plan.
3. Gradual Return
- Follow reintroduction plan (mobility -> controlled movement -> full training.)
- Stay in communication with therapist, Sports science staff, and coaches.
NOTE: When completing the form, please identify yourself as a Calgary Foothills Soccer Club Player.
FAQ
- All registered Foothills players
- Foothills coaches and staff.
- Immediate family members of Foothills athletes (where applicable under standard clinic policy).
- Acute injuries
- Ongoing soreness or overload
- Mobility or movement restrictions
- Strength imbalances
- Return-to-play progressions
- Performance optimization (speed, power, recovery)
- All Foothills players
- Immediate family members (subject to clinic policy)
- Services are billed through Vivo Cura directly.
- Most extended health insurance plans (physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.) can be used.
- Families submit claims as they would for any standard clinic visit.
- Direct billing may be available depending on provider and insurance carrier.
- No referral is required for most services (physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage).
- Some insurance plans may request a referral for reimbursement — check your individual plan.
- Proactive
- Professional
- Aligned with long-term development
- Prevent minor issues from becoming long-term injuries
- Clarify whether load modification is required
- Provide reassurance if it’s nothing significant
On-Site Physio Starting Soon
On-site physiotherapy is coming soon to the Macron Performance Centre. In partnership with Vivo Cura, athletes and members will soon have access to convenient, high-quality physio services right at the facility, supporting injury prevention, recovery, and long-term performance.
Why Early Treatment Matters
Fast, Supportive Care When It Mattered: Harvey’s Vivo Cura Story
I contacted Vivo Cura as soon as I realized I needed help with my wrist which I had injured playing in goal. I completed the form at 10:00 pm on a Tuesday night. Eighteen hours later (4:00 pm Wednesday), they reached out by phone and scheduled my first appointment. Within forty-two hours, I was seen by a physician, who assessed my wrist, referred me to a doctor, and my treatment began.
That same day, I was sent for X-ray, and the following day I received a call from my doctor to inform me that it was broken and I needed a cast. The hospital booked a CT scan within three weeks; however, the Vivo Cura staff contacted the fracture clinic and asked if I could have an earlier appointment, and they moved it up a week! The CT scan results were discussed with my family and me the next day.
Throughout my healing, I was given advice from Vivo Cura and the Foothills sports science staff on how to stay fit. Jermaine Bucknor was especially helpful. I was able to train and stay physically and mentally ready for my return. I was back on the pitch within 10 weeks.
My experience with Vivo Cura has been great. Not once did we have to wait for results. The attention and treatment I received in my appointments showed they cared and understood how quickly I wanted to get back on the pitch, while also making sure I was fully ready to return.
Get The Right Support, Right Away
If your athlete sustains an injury, don’t wait. Early intervention can make a meaningful difference in recovery, return to play, and long-term development.
NOTE: When completing the form, please identify yourself as a Calgary Foothills Soccer Club Player.
Questions? Speak with our performance team.
