Amit Ambegaonkar – Physiotherapist | Toronto, ON

Amit Ambegaonkar is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare in Toronto, ON, Amit Ambegaonkar is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Amit Ambegaonkar's focus is 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. Amit Ambegaonkar serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Amit Ambegaonkar completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) (Graduating Class of 1995). With extensive clinical experience, Amit Ambegaonkar is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Amit Ambegaonkar has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Amit Ambegaonkar demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional learning to provide the best care. Amit Ambegaonkar employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Amit Ambegaonkar offers consultations in English, Hindi, Marathi.

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

Post Surgical

• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): A tailored physiotherapy program following hip joint replacement to optimize your recovery, manage pain, ensure adherence to any precautions, and facilitate a return to an active lifestyle.
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: A structured, progressive, and goal-oriented physiotherapy rehabilitation program crucial for restoring knee stability, strength, range of motion, and proprioception (joint position sense) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or other knee ligament (e.g., PCL, MCL, LCL) reconstructive surgery.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Restoring spinal function, core stability, and body mechanics post-operatively, ensuring a safe progression back to work, hobbies, and an active lifestyle.
• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): A structured physiotherapy program to manage post-operative pain and swelling, improve knee flexibility and strength, and re-educate your gait pattern after a TKA or PKA.

Common Musculoskeletal

• Muscle Strains and Tears: Common injuries in active individuals, athletes, or resulting from accidents, leading to localized pain, swelling, bruising, and weakness in the affected muscle (e.g., hamstring, calf, quadriceps, groin, rotator cuff).
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Difficulty with activities like reaching for objects, dressing, personal care, or carrying items due to underlying shoulder issues, which physiotherapy can help diagnose and treat.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Neck problems that interfere with your sleep quality, ability to work comfortably (especially at a desk), or perform everyday tasks without pain.
• 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.

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Inflammation (tendinitis) or, more commonly, degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) of tendons, leading to localized pain that typically worsens with activity or loading of the tendon.
• 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.

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. Amit Ambegaonkar can assess your needs.

• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: Detailed physical assessment of your joints, muscles, nerves, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of your symptoms and guide your treatment.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Educating you about your diagnosis, expected recovery timeline (prognosis), and the reasons behind your treatment plan to encourage active participation in your healing.
• 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.
• 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: The application of specific wavelengths of light energy (cold laser) by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration at a cellular level.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Amit Ambegaonkar, 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 VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Amit Ambegaonkar frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Discover how physiotherapy with Amit Ambegaonkar can help you move beyond widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia. The focus is on getting their strength back after surgery or a period of inactivity, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf.
• Are you finding that shoulder pain that makes simple things like lifting my arm or reaching overhead difficult stops you from enjoying swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation? Amit Ambegaonkar is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve improved ability to lift and carry objects correctly and safely through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from facial weakness or drooping on one side (like Bell's Palsy) and achieved seeing their child achieve developmental milestones with greater ease (for pediatric physio) under the skilled care of Amit Ambegaonkar. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder pain with a new lease on life.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Amit Ambegaonkar's clinic, common concerns like tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a deeper understanding of their condition and how to manage it proactively for long-term well-being. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like travelling more comfortably on planes, trains, or in cars for longer durations.

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

Amit Ambegaonkar practices at VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare, situated in the Lawrence Manor, Lawrence Heights neighborhood of Toronto. The clinic is conveniently located near the Financial District and is accessible via TTC (Subway, Streetcar, Bus). Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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.

What are VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare's operating hours?

VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call their office or check their website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

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.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare treat?

Our Physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, issues like back and neck pain (Osteoarthritis (Major Joints)), joint problems (such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery), sports injuries (like Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Men & Women)), and nerve pain. We also have therapists with specialized skills in areas like Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and general physiotherapy. Our treatments often involve Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment, Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

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

Patients in ON can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your initial physiotherapy appointment is a comprehensive assessment. Your Physiotherapist will start by discussing your medical history, the details of your current symptoms or injury, your concerns, and what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy (your functional goals). This is followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and specific movement patterns, as well as performing special tests relevant to your condition. Based on these findings, your therapist will provide a clinical impression or diagnosis, discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, and often begin some initial treatment or provide education and a home exercise program to get you started.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

Bring your provincial health card, any relevant medical information such as a doctor's referral note, reports from recent imaging, and a list of your current medications. If using private health insurance, bring your insurance card or policy details. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for assessment and movement.

VHA Rehab Solutions - A Division of VHA Home HealthCare
310-700 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4

Phone: (416) 489-2500

Amit Ambegaonkar 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=3d9e4529-8d02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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