Abdur Rakib Mohammed – Physiotherapist | Mississauga, ON

Abdur Rakib Mohammed is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Credit Valley Family Health Team in Mississauga, ON, Rakib Mohammed is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Rakib Mohammed'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. Rakib Mohammed serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Abdur Rakib Mohammed completed their degree in Physiotherapy from McGill University (Graduating Class of 2006). With extensive clinical experience, Rakib Mohammed is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Rakib Mohammed has a particular interest and further training in areas such as General Physiotherapy Practice and general physiotherapy.

Rakib Mohammed's practice philosophy centers on empowering patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results; Rakib Mohammed promotes preventative care and long-term wellness for the Mississauga community through proactive physiotherapy. Rakib Mohammed offers consultations in English.

Abdur Rakib Mohammed provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Joint Pain

• 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.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Pain, tenderness, swelling, and dysfunction in a tendon (the strong cords that attach muscles to bones) due to overuse, repetitive strain, injury, or degeneration. Common sites include the Achilles, patellar tendon (knee), rotator cuff (shoulder), or elbow (tennis/golfer's elbow).

Sports Injury

• Stress Fractures (Activity-Related - Conservative Management/Rehab): Localized bone pain that typically worsens with activity and is relieved by rest, often accompanied by tenderness to touch over the affected bone.
• IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): A common cause of lateral knee pain in athletes, often linked to training errors, muscle imbalances (e.g., weak hip abductors), or poor biomechanics, which physiotherapy aims to address.
• Ligament Sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL, PCL, Ankle Ligaments): Common joint injuries in athletes affecting stability, causing immediate pain, swelling, bruising, and functional loss, often requiring a structured rehabilitation program.
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Pain felt around, under, or behind the kneecap (patella), often described as a dull ache that is aggravated by activities like running, jumping, squatting, using stairs (especially going down), or prolonged sitting with the knee bent.

Back Neck Pain

• 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).
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.

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. Rakib Mohammed can assess your needs.

• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: A non-invasive physiotherapy modality that uses sound energy to stimulate cellular activity, enhance circulation, and support tissue recovery from injury or inflammation.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): ESWT for chronic tendinopathies, heel spurs, and other musculoskeletal problems, aiming to break down scar tissue, increase blood flow, and trigger a healing response.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: A non-invasive light therapy used in physiotherapy to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, promote faster healing, reduce pain, and modulate inflammation without generating heat.
• 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.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Application of various forms of electrical stimulation, such as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for muscle strengthening and re-education, or Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to assist with movement, as prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: The use of specific electrical stimulation devices (IFC or TENS) by your Physiotherapist to provide pain relief, reduce muscle spasm, decrease swelling, or promote muscle activation and re-education.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Rakib Mohammed, 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 Credit Valley Family Health Team, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Rakib Mohammed frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Rakib Mohammed frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of pain and difficulty with overhead movements like reaching into a cupboard. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm for daily activities and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like dancing the night away at social events and family celebrations.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement and achieved less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function under the skilled care of Rakib Mohammed. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain with a new lease on life.
• Struggling with the frustration of feeling 'off-balance' and worried about falling, especially as I get older? Rakib Mohammed develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving enjoying less stiffness in the mornings and throughout the day. This is key to helping you get back to doing performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity with ease with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• For those whose feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move has made participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf seem like a distant memory, Rakib Mohammed's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward a noticeable improvement in their gait and walking efficiency. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Rakib Mohammed practices at Credit Valley Family Health Team, situated in the Lakeview West neighborhood of Mississauga. The clinic is conveniently located near Riverwood Conservancy and is accessible via MiWay (Mississauga Transit). Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What is Credit Valley Family Health Team's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure we can accommodate all our patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice (or one business day) for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the time slot to other patients who may be waiting for care. A fee equivalent to 50% of the service cost may be charged for late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) or missed appointments (no-shows) without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your appointment.

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

Patients in Ontario can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (this is known as direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your individual insurance policy before your first appointment.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy refers to specialized hands-on techniques used by a Physiotherapist to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This can include joint mobilization (gentle, rhythmic gliding movements), joint manipulation (skilled, high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts, where appropriate and within the therapist's scope and with your consent), various soft tissue mobilization techniques (like massage, myofascial release, trigger point release), and neural mobilization (gentle techniques to improve nerve movement). The primary goals are to reduce pain, improve range of motion, restore optimal joint mechanics, reduce muscle tension, and enhance tissue repair and function.

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 of the population. 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 there may be waitlists. Check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Your initial visit will be around an hour long. Subsequent follow-up sessions are generally between 30 and 45 minutes, though this can be adjusted based on your individual requirements. Your Physiotherapist will advise on the appropriate appointment length.

How can I book an appointment at Credit Valley Family Health Team?

You can book an appointment by contacting the clinic during business hours. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you in finding a suitable appointment time.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Definitely. A Physiotherapist can assess your movement, identify potential weaknesses or imbalances that could lead to injury, and provide you with a personalized program of exercises and strategies. This proactive approach is beneficial for maintaining long-term musculoskeletal health and avoiding recurring pain.

What are Credit Valley Family Health Team's operating hours?

Our clinic is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hours can vary, so please call our office or check our website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Credit Valley Family Health Team
2300 Eglinton Avenue, 306
Mississauga, ON, L5H 4N4

Abdur Rakib Mohammed 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: XXX41

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=6fad46fb-8f02-e811-813f-480fcff40721

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