Joelle Selene Parnham

Joelle Selene Parnham provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

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: 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.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Pain and muscle tension related to ergonomic factors at work or home, muscle imbalances, and suboptimal body mechanics or movement habits.

Post Surgical

• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): A structured physiotherapy plan to help you recover full function, independence, and confidence in your new hip after replacement surgery.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Supportive physiotherapy to aid your recovery and help you manage symptoms after back or neck surgery, focusing on education, safe movement strategies, and specific exercises.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Specialized physiotherapy focused on regaining shoulder movement, strength, stability, and function after various types of shoulder surgeries, such as rotator cuff repair, labral tear repair, shoulder stabilization procedures (e.g., Bankart repair), or shoulder joint replacement (arthroplasty).
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Specialized physiotherapy following knee ligament reconstruction surgery to ensure a successful recovery, minimize complications (like stiffness or muscle atrophy), and facilitate a safe and confident return to activity and sport, preventing re-injury.

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. Joelle Parnham 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.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Improving the mobility and health of your nervous system to reduce pain, restore sensation, and enhance overall function.
• 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.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise plans designed to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, improve physical performance, and achieve your functional goals safely and effectively.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Using controlled isometric and isotonic muscle contractions, as directed by your Physiotherapist, to address joint restrictions and muscle imbalances effectively.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Joelle Parnham, 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 Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Joelle Parnham frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Through personalized physiotherapy at Joelle Parnham's clinic, common concerns like a 'frozen shoulder' feeling, where my shoulder feels completely stuck are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like returning to dancing, whether it's ballet, salsa, or just for fun.
• Many individuals seek help from Joelle Parnham, their physiotherapist, when needing to improve my breathing patterns or lung capacity starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve feeling more resilient and less vulnerable to minor strains or injuries, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like sitting comfortably through a movie at the cinema or a play.
• If loss of strength in one of my limbs after an injury is preventing you from fully enjoying enduring their daily commute, whether driving or on public transit, without stiffness, Joelle Parnham offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining resuming gardening, hobbies, or household tasks without strain or discomfort, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• When tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing getting back to their regular, consistent gym workouts, physiotherapy with Joelle Parnham can help you work towards a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Joelle Parnham practices at Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the Downtown Sudbury, Minnow Lake, Ramsey Lake Area neighborhood of Sudbury. The clinic is conveniently located near Sudbury Community Arena and is accessible via GOVA Transit (Greater Sudbury Transit). Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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 Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation 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.

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

Patients in Ontario can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (this is known as direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a doctor's referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your individual insurance policy before your first appointment.

What are Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre's operating hours?

Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation 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 the clinic or check their website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

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. Check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be painful. While some discomfort or stretching sensation might be felt, especially initially, it shouldn't be distressing. Your Physiotherapist will adjust treatments to your comfort level.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Initial visits are around an hour; follow-up sessions are generally 30-45 minutes, but this can vary.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy restores movement and function after injury, illness, or disability. Your physiotherapist uses therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, education, and advice to help you manage your health and achieve your physical goals.

Dynamic Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre
1543 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON, P3E 3B7

Phone: (705) 919-3311

Joelle Selene Parnham 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: XXX65

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=d204c78e-7b0c-ef11-9f8a-002248b306c7

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