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About Amanda
Amanda Jimelle Vogan is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at VC Therapeutics in Waterloo, ON, Amanda is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Amanda focuses on addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains, to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Amanda serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.
Amanda Jimelle Vogan completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Western University (Graduating Class of 2005). With extensive clinical experience, Amanda is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Amanda has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Amanda employs a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Amanda empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Amanda utilizes a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Amanda offers consultations in English.
Common Health Concerns Amanda Jimelle Vogan Addresses
Amanda Jimelle Vogan provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:
Back Neck Pain
- Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.
- Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Back or neck pain accompanied by associated limb symptoms (pain, sensory changes, weakness) due to a constricted spinal canal, which physiotherapy can help manage conservatively.
- Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Sharp, shooting, electric-like, or burning pain that travels along the path of a nerve due to issues with intervertebral discs or other spinal structures.
- Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Post-traumatic neck pain, restricted movement, and associated issues common after car accidents, which benefit from early and appropriate physiotherapy intervention.
Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Helping to manage the musculoskeletal aspects of psoriatic disease, working in conjunction with medical management to optimize your physical function and comfort.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Helping you live well with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthropathies through targeted physiotherapy interventions designed to manage symptoms, preserve function, and promote overall well-being.
- Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Physiotherapy to address residual joint stiffness, pain, swelling, and functional loss after an acute gout attack has subsided, or to help manage musculoskeletal impairments and tophi-related issues associated with chronic gout, always in conjunction with appropriate medical management for urate control.
Common Musculoskeletal
- 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.
- Neck Pain and Stiffness: Aching, soreness, or sharp pain experienced in the neck, which may include muscle spasms, trigger points, or reduced flexibility.
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. Amanda can assess your needs.
Amanda Jimelle Vogan's Physiotherapy Services
- Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
- General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: A progressive approach to rebuilding your physical condition, allowing for a safe return to daily activities, work demands, and hobbies you enjoy.
- Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
- Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
- Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Guided stretching routines and flexibility exercises prescribed by your Physiotherapist, aimed at improving your range of motion, reducing muscle tightness or stiffness, and enhancing overall movement quality.
- Postural Assessment and Correction: Education on optimal body mechanics and corrective strategies to improve your posture during daily activities, work, and recreation.
Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Amanda, 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.
Achieving Your Health Goals with Physiotherapy Care
At VC Therapeutics, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Amanda frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- Amanda believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If breathing difficulties and shortness of breath with COPD or asthma, especially during activity is hindering your ability to walking their children to school or the park, a personalized plan focusing on feeling significantly stronger and more capable in their physical abilities can make all the difference.
- Dealing with the ongoing challenges of an awkward gait or limping when I walk? Amanda works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of improved joint health and a slowing of degenerative processes through better biomechanics. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as getting back to their regular, consistent gym workouts.
- Many patients have found lasting relief from recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery and achieved improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors under the skilled care of Amanda. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as peacefully paddling their kayak or canoe on the lake for hours with a new lease on life.
- If my baby/child having trouble with their motor skills, like delayed rolling, sitting or walking is preventing you from fully enjoying playing actively and roughhousing with their young kids or grandkids, Amanda offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining much better balance overall, reducing the risk of stumbles or falls, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Amanda, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Clinic Location & Accessibility
Amanda practices at VC Therapeutics, situated in the Waterloo East (Glenridge, Lincoln Heights) neighborhood of Waterloo. The clinic is conveniently located near Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and is accessible via Grand River Transit (GRT) (Bus and ION Light Rail). Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions about Physiotherapy in Waterloo
- I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?
- Many private health insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for registered physiotherapy services. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly before your first appointment to understand the specifics of your plan. Key things to check are: your annual maximum for physiotherapy, any per-visit limits or co-payments, whether a doctor's referral is required for reimbursement, and if your plan allows for direct billing by the clinic. If VC Therapeutics offers direct billing and your plan allows it, we can often bill your insurer directly for the covered portion. You would then be responsible for any co-payment or remaining balance not covered by your plan at the time of service. Please bring your insurance card and all necessary policy details to your first appointment. If direct billing is not possible, we will provide you with an official receipt that you can submit to your insurer.
- 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 do require a doctor's referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. You should check the specific requirements of your individual insurance policy before your first appointment.
- Will I be given exercises to do at home?
- Yes, a personalized home exercise program is a crucial and integral component of most physiotherapy treatment plans. Your Physiotherapist will prescribe specific exercises tailored to your condition, abilities, and goals. These exercises are designed to complement your in-clinic treatment, help you manage your symptoms effectively between sessions, accelerate your recovery, and empower you with tools for long-term self-management. Your active participation in your home program is key for optimal results.
- Is there parking available at or near VC Therapeutics?
- Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.
- 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.
Clinic Contact & Licensing Information
VC Therapeutics
15-279 Weber St. North
Waterloo, ON, N2J 3H8
Phone: (519) 208-2352
Amanda Jimelle Vogan 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: XXX65
Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=e1b0342a-8e02-e811-813c-480fcff44541
Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.