Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel – Physiotherapist | Owen Sound, ON

Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel is a dedicated Physiotherapist (Geriatric Physiotherapy Focus / Seniors' Health). Practicing at Closing the Gap Healthcare Group in Owen Sound, ON, Bhavika is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Bhavika focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, aiming to improve and maintain mobility, strength, balance, manage age-related conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, reduce fall risk, and enhance overall quality of life and independence. Bhavika also serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Gujarat University (Graduating Class of 2008). With clinical experience, Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel has a particular interest or further training in areas such as Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health.

Bhavika employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting; a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals; promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for the Owen Sound community through proactive physiotherapy. Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel offers consultations in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Common Musculoskeletal

• Muscle Strains and Tears: Damage or tearing of muscle fibers, ranging from a mild overstretch (Grade 1 strain) to a partial or complete rupture (Grade 2 or 3 tear), typically caused by sudden forceful contraction, excessive stretch, or direct trauma.
• 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.

Arthritis

• 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.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): An inflammatory arthritis that can affect some people with psoriasis (a skin condition), causing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes affecting tendons (enthesitis) and ligaments. Can affect small or large joints, often asymmetrically, and sometimes the spine.
• 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.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Specific exercises (e.g., McKenzie exercises, stretching, postural exercises) and strategies to help individuals with ankylosing spondylitis maintain function, reduce stiffness, and prevent long-term spinal changes.

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Practical strategies, exercises, and environmental modification advice to improve your balance, prevent falls, and maintain your independence and activity levels.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, including habituation exercises, sensory re-weighting, and balance training, often as part of a multidisciplinary approach (which may include medication or CBT), for managing the symptoms of PPPD/3PD.

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. Bhavika can assess your needs.

• Tele-Rehabilitation / Virtual Physiotherapy Consultations: Providing physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment guidance, education, exercise prescription, and self-management strategies remotely via secure video conferencing technology.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Hands-on treatment focusing on your body's soft tissues to restore pliability, reduce discomfort, and optimize movement quality.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Gentle, active manual therapy techniques where you use your own specific muscle contractions against your therapist's controlled resistance to improve joint mobility, lengthen tight tissues, and reduce pain.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Targeted therapy to alleviate symptoms such as shooting pain, pins and needles, or weakness arising from neural tension or entrapment.
• Home-Based Physiotherapy Visits (Mobile Physio): Providing professional physiotherapy assessment, treatment, education, and exercise prescription directly in the comfort and convenience of your home environment, especially for those who have difficulty attending an outpatient clinic due to mobility issues, severe pain, or other constraints.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Bhavika, 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 Closing the Gap Healthcare Group, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Bhavika frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many find that difficulty moving one side of my body or walking easily after a stroke significantly impacts their ability to performing self-care tasks like hair washing or reaching their back. Bhavika helps patients target improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Struggling with the frustration of pain and difficulty with overhead movements like reaching into a cupboard? Bhavika develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving more comfortable and efficient movement when transitioning between positions (e.g., sit to stand). This is key to helping you get back to doing attending and enjoying their children's or grandchildren's sporting events with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Physiotherapy with Bhavika can be a transformative turning point for those affected by that 'arthritic' pain in my hands, hips, or knees. The shared goal is achieving much better balance overall, reducing the risk of stumbles or falls, paving the way for you to enjoy returning to dancing, whether it's ballet, salsa, or just for fun and a more active, vibrant life.
• Don't let that burning pain between my shoulder blades from too much computer work dictate what you can and cannot do. Bhavika offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at a reduction in nerve-related symptoms like tingling or numbness, helping you reclaim maintaining an upright posture while working on their computer for hours and enjoy a more functional life.

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

Bhavika's practice at Closing the Gap Healthcare Group is situated in a physiotherapy clinic in the central Owen Sound neighborhood of Owen Sound. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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 for an appointment, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for coverage. It's crucial to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand their specific requirements for physiotherapy reimbursement.

How can I book an appointment at Closing the Gap Healthcare Group?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (519) 370-2165 during our business hours. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you in finding a suitable appointment time with the right physiotherapist for your needs.

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

OHIP generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private outpatient clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in certain situations, such as post-hospitalization for specific conditions or for certain demographics (children, youth, seniors), often through Community Physiotherapy Clinics or Family Health Teams. Eligibility criteria are strict, and there may be waitlists. Most people will need to rely on private insurance or pay out-of-pocket for physiotherapy services in private clinics. It's essential to check your private insurance coverage and verify your OHIP eligibility directly with them.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

In physiotherapy, manual therapy encompasses a range of 'hands-on' interventions. Your Physiotherapist may use these techniques to help reduce your pain, increase joint movement, relax tight muscles, or improve the mobility of your nerves. Common approaches include joint glides, sustained pressures, specific soft tissue massage, and, when indicated, joint manipulations. It's a key part of helping your body move better.

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

For your first visit, please bring your provincial health card (e.g., Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card, if applicable for any publicly funded programs or simply for identification), any relevant medical information such as a doctor's referral note (if you have one), reports from recent imaging (like X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound scans), and a list of your current medications. Also, if you plan to use private health insurance, bring your insurance card or policy details. Finally, wear or bring comfortable clothing suitable for assessment and movement.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While you might feel some discomfort or a stretching sensation as you work to regain movement or strength, especially in the initial stages of treatment for an acute injury or chronic stiffness, it's rarely 'painful' in a distressing or harmful way. Your Physiotherapist will guide you through each step, modify treatments to suit your comfort and tolerance, and ensure that the overall experience is positive. The ultimate aim is to make you feel better, not worse.

Closing the Gap Healthcare Group
733 9th Avenue East, Unit 4
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 3E6

Phone: (519) 370-2165

Bhavikaben Sagardeep Patel 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: XXX76

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=194338be-9302-e811-8136-480fcfeae051

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