Kate Fewer – Physiotherapist | Toronto, ON

Kate Fewer is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge in Toronto, ON, Kate is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Kate'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. Kate 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. Kate serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Kate Fewer completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University of Plymouth (Graduating Class of 2008). With extensive clinical experience, Kate Fewer is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Kate Fewer has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Kate's practice philosophy centers on promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for the Toronto community through proactive physiotherapy. Kate empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Kate adopts a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Kate Fewer offers consultations in English.

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

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Pain, tenderness, swelling, and dysfunction in a tendon (the strong cords that attach muscles to bones) due to overuse, repetitive strain, injury, or degeneration. Common sites include the Achilles, patellar tendon (knee), rotator cuff (shoulder), or elbow (tennis/golfer's elbow).
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Symptoms like 'neurogenic claudication' – leg pain, cramping, or heaviness with walking or prolonged standing that typically eases with rest or bending forward (flexion).
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Back or neck pain that often radiates into an arm or leg, potentially with numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning sensations, due to a spinal disc problem (herniation, protrusion, or bulge) compressing or irritating a nearby nerve root (radiculopathy). Sciatica specifically refers to radicular pain down the leg.

Post Surgical

• Post-Fracture Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., ORIF): Targeted physiotherapy to help you recover from operatively treated fractures, addressing common issues like joint stiffness, muscle weakness, swelling, pain, and functional limitations in the affected limb.
• 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.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Gentle and progressive physiotherapy rehabilitation following spinal surgery (e.g., for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or spinal fusion), initiated once cleared by your surgeon, to improve mobility, core strength, posture, reduce pain, and safely return to daily activities.
• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): Specialized physiotherapy after knee joint replacement surgery to help you regain independence, optimize your surgical outcome, and return to desired daily activities and hobbies.

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. Kate can assess your needs.

• Perineal & Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation: Addressing persistent pain and functional limitations in the pelvic region through targeted manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, pain science education, and self-management strategies.
• 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.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Customized strength training to address specific weaknesses identified in your assessment, helping to correct imbalances, improve movement efficiency, and achieve your physical objectives.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Guided stretching routines and flexibility exercises prescribed by your Physiotherapist, aimed at improving your range of motion, reducing muscle tightness or stiffness, and enhancing overall movement quality.
• Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscle Retraining: A technique to help you learn how to effectively and efficiently use your pelvic floor muscles, making your exercises more targeted and successful.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Kate, 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 Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Kate frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• For those whose that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder has made playing in their competitive volleyball league again seem like a distant memory, Kate's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to playing in their competitive volleyball league again with greater comfort and renewed confidence.
• Kate frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of managing stiffness, tremors, and movement challenges with Parkinson's disease. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort? Kate works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of reduced muscle tension and a feeling of greater physical ease. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as attending and enjoying their children's or grandchildren's sporting events.
• With Kate's help, managing loss of strength in one of my limbs after an injury to achieve improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like travelling more comfortably on planes, trains, or in cars for longer durations.

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

Kate practices at Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge, situated in the Davisville neighborhood of Toronto. The clinic is conveniently located near Massey Hall and is accessible via TTC (Subway, Streetcar, Bus). Please inquire regarding specific accessibility needs for our clinic. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

In Ontario, you typically do not need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist. This is known as direct access. However, while a referral isn't legally required for your appointment, some extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. It is strongly recommended that you check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm their specific requirements.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Absolutely! Home exercises are a vital part of your rehabilitation journey and empower you to take an active role in your recovery process. Your Physiotherapist will carefully select and teach you exercises specific to your needs. These exercises help to reinforce what's done in the clinic, manage your condition effectively, and ensure you continue progressing towards your goals even when you're not in a session.

Does Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Please contact the clinic directly to inquire about their direct billing options with private insurance companies. Even if they offer direct billing, it's crucial to confirm your coverage details with your insurance provider beforehand, including any annual maximums, per-visit limits, or deductibles. You will be responsible for any portion not covered by your insurance.

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

Many private health insurance plans offer coverage for physiotherapy. Before your first appointment, contact your insurer to understand your plan's specifics: annual maximum, per-visit limits, co-payments, referral requirements, and direct billing options. If Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge offers direct billing and your plan allows it, they can bill your insurer directly. You'll be responsible for any remaining balance. If direct billing isn't available, you'll receive a receipt to submit to your insurer for reimbursement. Bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment.

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

Physiotherapy in private clinics is generally not covered by OHIP. OHIP may cover physiotherapy in specific situations, such as post-hospitalization for certain conditions, or for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams, but eligibility is strict. Check your private insurance for coverage in a private clinic, and verify eligibility for public coverage directly with OHIP.

Personal Best Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehabilitation - Davisville and Yonge
307-124 Merton St.
Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z2

Phone: (416) 322-6070

Kate Fewer 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: XXX62

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=3d70c757-9202-e811-8136-480fcfeae051

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