Ishita Pratik Parikh – Physiotherapist | Mississauga, ON

Ishita Parikh is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Rehabilitation in Mississauga, ON, Ishita Parikh is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Ishita Parikh's practice focuses on 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. Ishita Parikh also 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.

Ishita Parikh completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Graduating Class of 2013). With extensive clinical experience, Ishita Parikh is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Ishita Parikh has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health. Ishita Parikh serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Ishita Parikh's philosophy centers on empowering patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Ishita Parikh adopts a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Ishita Parikh employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Ishita Parikh offers consultations in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi.

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

Arthritis

• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Helping you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve function in affected joints after a gout episode, as part of your overall gout management plan.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): A physiotherapy approach to address the unique challenges of AS, aiming to keep you as mobile and active as possible and support your spinal health and overall well-being.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Physiotherapy as an important part of a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), helping to minimize disease impact and maximize quality of life.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Supportive physiotherapy for individuals with psoriatic arthritis, focusing on managing joint pain and swelling, maintaining range of motion and strength, improving function, and providing advice on activity modification and joint protection.

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): Conditions like 'jumper's knee' (patellar tendinopathy), 'swimmer's shoulder' (rotator cuff tendinopathy), or 'tennis elbow' (lateral epicondylitis) caused by tendon issues that limit your ability to perform specific tasks.

Back Neck Pain

• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Often age-related changes leading to pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs with walking (neurogenic claudication in lumbar stenosis) or in the arms/hands (cervical stenosis).
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Sharp, shooting, electric-like, or burning pain that travels along the path of a nerve due to issues with intervertebral discs or other spinal structures.

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. Ishita Parikh can assess your needs.

• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Specific training programs to enhance your sense of body position, improve your reaction times to unexpected balance disturbances, and build confidence in your ability to move safely in various environments.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Targeted exercises focused on strengthening the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor, and diaphragm muscles to provide better support for your spine, improve posture, enhance balance, and increase movement efficiency.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Comprehensive exercise plans developed by your Physiotherapist to combat deconditioning, enhance overall physical well-being, and promote an active lifestyle.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Ishita Parikh, 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 Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Rehabilitation, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Ishita Parikh frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• With Ishita Parikh's help, managing my child complaining of 'growing pains' that keep them up at night to achieve better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like reading a good book for hours without experiencing neck pain or headaches.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Ishita Parikh's clinic, common concerns like that burning pain between my shoulder blades from too much computer work are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of resuming gardening, hobbies, or household tasks without strain or discomfort. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit and achieved achieving personal fitness goals that once seemed out of reach under the skilled care of Ishita Parikh. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as being able to carry their baby or toddler without straining their back or arms with a new lease on life.
• For those whose feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move has made getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing seem like a distant memory, Ishita Parikh's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward moving more freely and with greater agility than they have in years. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Ishita Parikh practices at Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Rehabilitation, situated in the Meadowvale, Meadowvale Village North neighborhood of Mississauga. The clinic is conveniently located near Hazel McCallion Central Library and is accessible via MiWay (Mississauga Transit). Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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.

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. It is strongly advised to check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

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.

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.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes, absolutely! Physiotherapy plays a significant role in injury prevention and managing recurring pain. Your Physiotherapist can identify underlying risk factors such as muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, postural issues, or biomechanical inefficiencies. By addressing these through targeted exercises, education on proper body mechanics, ergonomic advice, and activity modification, physiotherapy can help reduce your risk of initial injury, prevent re-injury, and manage chronic conditions more effectively, keeping you active and healthy.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Rehabilitation treat?

Our Physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, issues like back and neck pain, joint problems (such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery), and sports injuries. We also have therapists with specialized skills in areas like Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health. Our treatments often involve Stretching & Flexibility Programs, Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Rehabilitation
6745 Century Ave #5
Mississauga, ON, L5N 7K2

Phone: (905) 826-0854

Ishita Pratik Parikh 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: XXX41

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=18f3e37f-9704-e911-8184-480fcff40721

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