Elias Mathew

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

Joint Pain

• 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.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.

Geriatric

• Mobility Issues & Gait Disturbances in Seniors: Difficulty with walking (e.g., slow gait, shuffling, unsteadiness), transferring (e.g., getting in/out of a chair or bed), using stairs, or performing other daily mobility tasks due to age-related changes, chronic health conditions, deconditioning, or fear of falling.
• Age-Related Deconditioning / Frailty / Sarcopenia Management: Combating the effects of inactivity and the aging process to help prevent or manage frailty, maintain mobility, and improve overall autonomy and quality of life in seniors.

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. Elias Mathew can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Providing clear guidance on self-care techniques, activity modifications, and beneficial lifestyle adjustments for long-term well-being and injury prevention.
• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Comprehensive assessment of your fall risk factors with individualized interventions, including balance exercises, strength training, gait re-training, and home safety advice to help you prevent falls.
• Tele-Rehabilitation / Virtual Physiotherapy Consultations: Providing physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment guidance, education, exercise prescription, and self-management strategies remotely via secure video conferencing technology.
• Postural Assessment and Correction: Detailed analysis of your static and dynamic posture, with tailored exercises, stretches, and advice to help you improve alignment and reduce strain on your body.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): A systematic screening process, such as FMS™ or SFMA™ (if your Physiotherapist is certified), to understand how you move and guide preventative or corrective exercise programs.

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

• Are you finding that numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs stops you from enjoying taking group exercise classes at the community center? Elias Mathew is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve a better understanding of ergonomics for their work and home environment through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Elias Mathew believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady is hindering your ability to travelling more comfortably on planes, trains, or in cars for longer durations, a personalized plan focusing on improved coordination for complex movements and fine motor tasks can make all the difference.
• Patients struggling with a 'frozen shoulder' feeling, where my shoulder feels completely stuck can find dedicated and compassionate support from Elias Mathew. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving greater ease with dressing, bathing, and other self-care activities, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as performing self-care tasks like hair washing or reaching their back.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Elias Mathew's clinic, common concerns like recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a greater sense of body confidence and trust in their physical abilities. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue or breathlessness.

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

Elias Mathew's practice at Versacare Uxbridge is situated in a physiotherapy clinic in the central Uxbridge neighborhood of Uxbridge. 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.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Versacare Uxbridge 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, joint problems (such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery), sports injuries, and nerve pain. We also have therapists with specialized skills in areas like Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health and general physiotherapy. Our treatments often involve Home-Based Physiotherapy Visits (Mobile Physio), Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

Is there parking available at or near Versacare Uxbridge?

Street parking is available near Versacare Uxbridge, and there are also paid parking lots within a short walking distance. Please check local signage for parking restrictions and time limits.

How can I book an appointment at Versacare Uxbridge?

You can book an appointment by calling Versacare Uxbridge directly at (905) 852-5191 during business hours.

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

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics. 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 coverage for private clinic physiotherapy.

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

No, you do not need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist in Ontario. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for coverage, so check your policy.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private health insurance plans offer coverage for physiotherapy. Contact your insurer before your appointment to understand your coverage details, including annual maximums, per-visit limits, and whether direct billing is available. Bring your insurance card to your appointment.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Absolutely! Home exercises are a vital part of your rehabilitation journey. Your Physiotherapist will select and teach you exercises specific to your needs.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain. Some treatments might cause mild, temporary discomfort. Your Physiotherapist will work within your tolerance levels. Inform them immediately if you experience significant pain.

Versacare Uxbridge
130 Reach St.
Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1L3

Phone: (905) 852-5191

Elias Mathew 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: XXX95

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=9089d071-8f02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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