Aastha Sethi – Physiotherapist | Ottawa, ON

Aastha Sethi is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa in Ottawa, ON, Aastha Sethi is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Aastha Sethi's focus is providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, pain conditions, and movement dysfunctions to help patients of all ages restore function, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. Aastha Sethi serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Aastha Sethi completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University of Delhi (Graduating Class of 2015). With clinical experience, Aastha Sethi is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Aastha Sethi has a particular interest or further training in areas such as General Physiotherapy Practice and general physiotherapy.

Aastha Sethi empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results; Aastha Sethi adopts a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Aastha Sethi offers consultations in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi.

Aastha Sethi provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Pain and muscle tension related to ergonomic factors at work or home, muscle imbalances, and suboptimal body mechanics or movement habits.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Symptoms like 'neurogenic claudication' – leg pain, cramping, or heaviness with walking or prolonged standing that typically eases with rest or bending forward (flexion).

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): Joint pain, aching, and functional limitation due to the progressive loss of cartilage, which physiotherapy can help manage through exercise, education, and pain relief strategies.

Common Musculoskeletal

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Damage to the body's movement system, including issues like joint inflammation, ligament tears, or muscle overstretching, often requiring physiotherapy for optimal recovery.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Disorders affecting hand and wrist function, making daily tasks such as gripping objects, typing, writing, or fine motor activities difficult and painful.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Injury to muscle tissue that limits your strength, range of motion, and ability to perform specific movements or activities, requiring careful rehabilitation.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. Diagnosis for physiotherapist is based on individual assessment, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Aastha Sethi can assess your needs.

• Therapeutic Heat Application: Application of therapeutic heat to prepare tissues for exercise, manual therapy, or stretching, or to manage chronic muscle soreness and joint stiffness.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• Spinal Decompression / Mechanical Traction: Utilizing traction techniques to create space within the spine, reduce nerve irritation, improve disc hydration, and alleviate back or neck pain.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Interferential Current (IFC) for managing acute or chronic pain conditions by modulating pain signals or promoting the release of endorphins.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Targeted shockwave application to promote tissue regeneration, modulate pain, and improve function in chronic injuries, often with lasting results.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Aastha Sethi, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Physiotherapists in ON and the standards set by The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

At Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Aastha Sethi frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• The path to recovery from dealing with ongoing pain and stiffness after a car accident, like whiplash and achieving building the necessary muscle support for their joints, reducing the risk of re-injury for keeping up with their team during our weekly soccer match often starts with expert guidance. Aastha Sethi, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.
• Many individuals seek help from Aastha Sethi, their physiotherapist, when aches and pains that I'm pretty sure are from my bad posture at my desk starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve enhanced ability to participate in social and community events, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like comfortably cooking and meal prepping for their family.
• The journey to a safe and confident return to their favorite sport or recreational activity when faced with persistent my infant having a tilted head or a flat spot on their head (torticollis/plagiocephaly) is made smoother and more effective with Aastha Sethi's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like being able to carry their baby or toddler without straining their back or arms.
• Many find that tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot significantly impacts their ability to reading a good book for hours without experiencing neck pain or headaches. Aastha Sethi helps patients target much better balance overall, reducing the risk of stumbles or falls with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Aastha Sethi, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Aastha Sethi practices at Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa, located in the Nepean (Centrepoint, Tanglewood, Craig Henry) neighborhood of Ottawa. The clinic is conveniently located near the Department of National Defence (Louis St. Laurent Building) and is accessible via OC Transpo (O-Train LRT, Bus). Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics for most Ontarians. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization for certain conditions, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility criteria are strict and waitlists may apply. Always check your private/extended health insurance plan, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics. Verify your specific eligibility directly with OHIP.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist in ON?

In Ontario, you can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a doctor's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiotherapist as part of your overall physiotherapy plan. These techniques are designed to assess and treat your joints, muscles, and nerves to decrease pain and improve your mobility and function. Examples include specific joint mobilizations to improve movement, soft tissue release techniques to address muscle tightness or scar tissue, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments) if indicated and appropriate for your condition and your therapist's qualifications.

What should I do if my condition seems to worsen after a physiotherapy session?

Temporary soreness or a mild increase in symptoms after physiotherapy is sometimes normal, especially initially or with new exercises. However, significant or sharp pain increases, new or worsening neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness), or prolonged soreness warrant contacting Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa immediately. They can advise, adjust your plan, or arrange a reassessment.

What is Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules change. For efficient patient care, please provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. A fee may be charged for late cancellations (under 24 hours) or missed appointments. Contact us as soon as possible if you need to change your appointment.

Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa
1595 Merivale Road, Unit 1A-2
Ottawa, ON, K2G 3J4

Phone: (613) 688-3184

Aastha Sethi is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and Physiotherapy Act, 1991 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Registration Number: XXX01

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=7cc12859-8346-ec11-8c62-000d3a09dbd4

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.