Debita Harripersaud – Physiotherapist | Vaughan, ON

Debita Harripersaud is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Rehab Science Health Centre in Vaughan, ON, Debita Harripersaud is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Debita Harripersaud's role involves 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. Debita Harripersaud serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Debita Harripersaud completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University Hospital of the West Indies (Graduating Class of 2001). With extensive clinical experience, Debita Harripersaud is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Debita Harripersaud has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Debita Harripersaud employs a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Debita Harripersaud utilizes a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Debita Harripersaud offers consultations in English.

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

Common Musculoskeletal

• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Aching, sharp, or deep pain in the hip that may worsen with activity, specific movements, or even at rest.
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Muscular pain, trigger points, and tension headaches resulting from habitual poor posture, which can be addressed with postural re-education, exercises, and ergonomic advice.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Helping to alleviate the symptoms of a catching, locking, or painful finger/thumb through targeted physiotherapy interventions, potentially avoiding the need for injections or surgery in some cases.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.

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. Debita Harripersaud can assess your needs.

• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Specialized manual techniques aimed at restoring normal movement and function to peripheral nerves that may be compressed, adhered, or under tension.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Teaching you essential strategies and exercises to manage your symptoms independently, accelerate recovery, and prevent future problems.
• 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.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A thorough evaluation by your Physiotherapist to accurately diagnose movement dysfunctions, injuries, and the underlying sources of your pain.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Targeted manual methods performed by your Physiotherapist to release tight or overactive muscles, address fascial restrictions, and alleviate pain arising from soft tissue dysfunction.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Debita Harripersaud, 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 Rehab Science Health Centre, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Debita Harripersaud frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Don't let tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot dictate what you can and cannot do. Debita Harripersaud offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations, helping you reclaim walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue or breathlessness and enjoy a more functional life.
• Patients often come to Debita Harripersaud feeling defeated by needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life and resuming engaging in detailed crafting, sewing, or knitting hobbies for hours becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• If recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery is preventing you from fully enjoying being able to carry their baby or toddler without straining their back or arms, Debita Harripersaud offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining being active again without the constant worry of pain or re-injury, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Debita Harripersaud frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of trying to get back to my best after a frustrating sports injury. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like participating fully in their martial arts practice, including sparring.

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

Debita Harripersaud practices at Rehab Science Health Centre, situated in the Maple neighborhood of Vaughan. The clinic is conveniently located near Kleinburg Village and is accessible via York Region Transit (YRT) / Viva. Our clinic is accessible. 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. Always check your private/extended health insurance plans, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics. Verify your specific eligibility for any public coverage directly with the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

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 Rehab Science Health Centre 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.

What are Rehab Science Health Centre's operating hours?

Rehab Science Health Centre 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. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office or check our website/online booking portal for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

The number of physiotherapy sessions required varies greatly from person to person. It depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of your condition, how long you've had the issue (acute vs. chronic), your individual treatment goals, your body's unique response to therapy, and how consistently you are able to follow your prescribed home exercise program and self-management advice. Your Physiotherapist will discuss a proposed treatment frequency and estimated duration after your initial assessment and will continually re-evaluate your progress with you.

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 *do* require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your individual insurance policy before your first appointment.

Rehab Science Health Centre
10555 Jane Street, Suite 3
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3L1

Phone: (905) 303-8858

Debita Harripersaud 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: XXX74

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=19b8f2ae-99c4-e911-a811-000d3af413df

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