Araceli-Anne Landaburu

Araceli-Anne Landaburu provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Common Musculoskeletal

• 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): Acute or chronic pain originating from various musculoskeletal sources, such as a pulled muscle (strain), inflamed tendon, or irritated bursa.
• 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.

Sports Injury

• 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.
• Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Damage to muscle tissue that can range from minor micro-tears to more significant partial or complete tears, impacting strength, power, and range of motion.

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. Araceli Landaburu can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): The therapeutic use of different electrical currents by your Physiotherapist to achieve specific physiological effects, such as improving muscle contraction, reducing atrophy, or enhancing functional movement.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): Cold therapy techniques applied by your therapist to effectively alleviate acute pain, reduce inflammation, and manage muscle soreness or spasm.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): A non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and promote tissue regeneration in stubborn soft tissue conditions that haven't responded to other therapies.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Active patient participation through guided, gentle muscle contractions to restore normal joint play, reduce muscle guarding, and improve tissue length.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Araceli Landaburu, 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 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Araceli Landaburu frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients often come to Araceli Landaburu feeling defeated by swelling in my arm or leg, possibly lymphedema, after surgery or treatment. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving successfully integrating safe movement strategies into their daily routines and resuming participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Araceli Landaburu frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of trying to stay as mobile and active as possible while living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like simply being able to get through a workday without constant pain interruptions.
• When my infant having a tilted head or a flat spot on their head (torticollis/plagiocephaly) is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back, physiotherapy with Araceli Landaburu can help you work towards feeling equipped with effective self-management strategies and exercises. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Araceli Landaburu can help you move beyond feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be. The focus is on developing better body awareness and understanding of healthy movement patterns, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as using garden tools effectively and without pain.

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

Araceli Landaburu practices at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab, located in the Newtonbrook, Willowdale neighborhood of Toronto. The clinic is conveniently located near Royal Alexandra Theatre and is accessible via TTC (Subway, Streetcar, Bus). Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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

In Ontario, you typically do not need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist. This is known as "direct access." However, while a referral isn't legally required to book an appointment, some extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. It is strongly recommended that you check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand their specific coverage requirements.

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

Physiotherapy services in private clinics are generally not covered by OHIP. OHIP may cover physiotherapy in specific circumstances, such as post-hospitalization for certain conditions or for specific patient populations (e.g., children, youth, seniors) through designated programs. However, eligibility criteria are strict and there may be waitlists. It's essential to check directly with OHIP and your private insurance provider to determine your coverage.

Is there parking available at or near Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available on-site at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab. Please look for designated patient parking spots.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Initial assessment appointments are generally longer to allow for a thorough evaluation and discussion, typically lasting between 45 to 60 minutes. Subsequent follow-up treatment sessions are usually shorter, often ranging from 30 to 45 minutes. However, the duration can vary depending on your specific needs, the complexity of your condition, the type of treatment being provided, and the treatment plan designed by your Physiotherapist.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Definitely. A key aspect of physiotherapy is not just treating current problems but also preventing future ones. 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 athletes, individuals with physically demanding jobs, or anyone looking to maintain long-term musculoskeletal health and avoid recurring pain.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab
285 Cummer Avenue, North York
Toronto, ON, M2M 2G1

Phone: (416) 226-6780

Araceli-Anne Landaburu 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: XXX15

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=da2b6b0e-8b02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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