Karen M. Delanghe-Hanas

Karen M. Delanghe-Hanas provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Pediatric

• Congenital Muscular Torticollis / Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome): Physiotherapy treatment for infant neck tightness (torticollis) and associated flat head syndrome, involving gentle stretching exercises, specific handling and positioning advice for parents/caregivers, and strategies to encourage symmetrical movement.
• Toe Walking (Idiopathic / Habitual): Persistent walking on the toes or balls of the feet in young children, without a known underlying medical or neurological cause (idiopathic toe walking), often developing as a habit after initially learning to walk.

Neurological

• Stroke (CVA) Rehabilitation: Comprehensive neurological rehabilitation provided by a Neuro Physiotherapist to help individuals regain independence, maximize their recovery potential, and adapt to any residual impairments following a stroke.
• Muscular Dystrophy / Myopathy - Supportive Physiotherapy Care: Physiotherapy aimed at maintaining optimal function, managing contractures (joint stiffness), optimizing mobility (including prescription of mobility aids), adapting activities, and managing respiratory function (if applicable) for individuals with progressive muscle weakness due to muscular dystrophy or other myopathies.

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. Karen Delanghe-Hanas can assess your needs.

• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: A progressive approach to rebuilding your physical condition, allowing for a safe return to daily activities, work demands, and hobbies you enjoy.
• 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.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• 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.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Hands-on physiotherapy focused on mobilizing restricted joints and soft tissues to promote healing, restore normal biomechanics, and alleviate pain.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Karen Delanghe-Hanas, 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 Thames Valley Children's Centre, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Karen Delanghe-Hanas frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many find that difficulty with fine motor skills like buttoning shirts or writing due to hand pain significantly impacts their ability to managing their personal care routines independently. Karen Delanghe-Hanas helps patients target getting back their independence with daily activities and personal care with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Are you finding that that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder stops you from enjoying hitting the slopes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding in winter? Karen Delanghe-Hanas is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Don't let that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit dictate what you can and cannot do. Karen Delanghe-Hanas offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms, helping you reclaim participating in community events and social gatherings more actively and enjoy a more functional life.
• If my child complaining of 'growing pains' that keep them up at night is preventing you from fully enjoying engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands, Karen Delanghe-Hanas offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining enjoying family vacations and outings with more energy and less pain, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Karen Delanghe-Hanas, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Karen Delanghe-Hanas practices at Thames Valley Children's Centre, situated in the Woodfield, Wortley Village neighborhood of London. The clinic is conveniently located near Grand Theatre and is accessible via London Transit Commission (LTC). Our clinic is accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Thames Valley Children's Centre 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 Pediatric Physiotherapy and general physiotherapy. Our treatments often involve General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs, Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

It's helpful to bring your health card, any referral letters from other healthcare providers if you were referred, and any reports or images from relevant medical tests (X-rays, MRIs, etc.) related to your condition. If you have private insurance coverage for physiotherapy, please bring your insurance card or policy details for billing purposes. Comfortable attire that allows for easy movement during the assessment is also recommended.

What are Thames Valley Children's Centre's operating hours?

Thames Valley Children's Centre is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office at (519) 685-8700 or check our website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

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. However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

How can I book an appointment at Thames Valley Children's Centre?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (519) 685-8700 during our business hours. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you in finding a suitable appointment time with the right physiotherapist for your needs.

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 for private clinic coverage.

Thames Valley Children's Centre
779 Baseline Rd. East
London, ON, N6C 5Y6

Phone: (519) 685-8700

Karen M. Delanghe-Hanas 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: XXX84

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=86ce8d93-8902-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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