Divya Amitbhai Malaviya – Physiotherapist | Brampton, ON

Divya Amitbhai Malaviya is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Recovery Zone Physiotherapy in Brampton, ON, Divya Malaviya is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Divya Malaviya'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. Divya Malaviya also provides specialized assessment and treatment for conditions related to the pelvic floor and surrounding region for all genders. This includes issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and pre/post-natal concerns. Divya Malaviya serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Divya Amitbhai Malaviya completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (Graduating Class of 2015). With extensive clinical experience, Divya Malaviya is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Divya Malaviya has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Divya Malaviya employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Divya Malaviya promotes preventative care and long-term wellness for the Brampton community through proactive physiotherapy. Divya Malaviya utilizes a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Divya Malaviya offers consultations in English, Gujarati, Hindi.

Divya Amitbhai Malaviya provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Chronic Pain

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Supportive Care: Gentle, carefully progressed, and specialized physiotherapy to help manage the challenging symptoms of CRPS and improve functional abilities.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) - Activity Management: A complex, chronic illness characterized by profound, persistent fatigue (not relieved by rest and often worsened by exertion - Post-Exertional Malaise or PEM), accompanied by other symptoms like pain, cognitive difficulties ('brain fog'), unrefreshing sleep, and orthostatic intolerance. Physiotherapy focuses on careful activity management and pacing, not graded exercise therapy that pushes through fatigue.
• Fibromyalgia: Physiotherapy approaches for managing the diffuse pain, stiffness, and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia, often involving gentle exercise (e.g., aquatic therapy, tai chi, graded aerobic activity), pain science education, activity pacing, and stress reduction strategies.
• Persistent Post-Surgical Pain (Chronic): Addressing chronic pain syndromes that can unfortunately develop after surgery, focusing on reducing pain, improving movement, and restoring function.

Joint Pain

• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A chronic condition causing joint discomfort, stiffness (especially in the morning or after inactivity), and impacting your ability to perform daily activities, walk, or engage in hobbies.
• 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.

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. Divya Malaviya can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: A non-invasive physiotherapy modality that uses sound energy to stimulate cellular activity, enhance circulation, and support tissue recovery from injury or inflammation.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: Superficial heat application carefully monitored by your therapist to promote relaxation, pain relief, and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): The application of cold packs, ice massage, or other cold modalities by your Physiotherapist to reduce swelling, inflammation, muscle spasm, and acute pain, particularly after an injury.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Spinal Decompression / Mechanical Traction: Therapeutic traction for the cervical (neck) or lumbar (low back) spine, used by physiotherapists to help reduce pain, decompress nerve roots, and improve symptoms associated with conditions like disc herniations, sciatica, or spinal stenosis.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Divya Malaviya, 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 Recovery Zone Physiotherapy, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Divya Malaviya frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• At Divya Malaviya's physiotherapy practice, individuals with post-operative stiffness and weakness that's slowing down my recovery are guided towards a greater sense of body confidence and trust in their physical abilities. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back.
• Patients often come to Divya Malaviya feeling defeated by dealing with ongoing pain and stiffness after a car accident, like whiplash. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving restoring normal movement patterns essential for everyday tasks and resuming feeling energetic enough to engage in social activities in the evenings becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Living with persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady doesn't have to be your norm. Divya Malaviya applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards improved core stability and control, leading to better posture and reduced strain, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of working on detailed woodworking projects in their shop without hand pain.
• Divya Malaviya frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets being able to climb stairs with ease and confidence once again and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like simply enjoying leisurely daily walks around their neighborhood for fresh air.

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

Divya Malaviya practices at Recovery Zone Physiotherapy, situated in the Brampton South, Fletcher's Creek Village neighborhood of Brampton. The clinic is conveniently located near Shoppers World Brampton and is accessible via Brampton Transit (including Züm BRT). Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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 Recovery Zone Physiotherapy 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.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, in almost all cases, you will receive a customized home exercise program. These exercises are carefully chosen by your Physiotherapist to specifically target your issues and help you achieve your functional goals faster and more effectively. Performing them as recommended is very important for your progress and for maintaining the improvements you make during your clinic visits.

What should I do if my condition seems to worsen after a physiotherapy session?

Some temporary post-treatment soreness can be normal, much like after a good workout. However, if your pain significantly worsens, if you develop new concerning symptoms, or if the discomfort doesn't settle down within a day or two, please call us. Your Physiotherapist would want to know so they can offer guidance and make any necessary adjustments to your care plan. Open communication is key to your successful recovery.

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. We strongly advise checking your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

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.

What are Recovery Zone Physiotherapy's operating hours?

Recovery Zone Physiotherapy 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 at [clinic_phone_number_if_available_else_contact_the_clinic] or check our website/online booking portal at [clinic_website_if_available_else_blank] for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Does Recovery Zone Physiotherapy offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Please contact Recovery Zone Physiotherapy directly to inquire about their direct billing capabilities. We advise bringing your insurance card/information and always confirming your specific coverage details, including any annual maximums, per-visit limits, or deductible requirements, directly with your insurance provider, as plans vary significantly. You are responsible for any portion not covered by your insurance.

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.

Recovery Zone Physiotherapy
7955 Financial Dr Unit 4B
Brampton, ON, L6Y 0J8

Phone: (905) 452-0189

Divya Amitbhai Malaviya 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: XXX89

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=ead663dd-0303-ee11-8f6e-000d3a09cff4

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