Megha Goel – Physiotherapist | Calgary, AB

Megha Goel is a dedicated Physiotherapist practicing at Lifemark (Calgary Royal Oak) in Calgary, AB. Megha is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA). With a compassionate approach, Megha focuses on understanding each patient's unique needs and goals, ensuring a supportive environment where recovery and wellness are prioritized. Her role involves assessing and treating a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, pain conditions, and movement dysfunctions, helping patients of all ages restore function, manage pain, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Megha completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has accumulated valuable clinical experience, which she continually builds upon through ongoing professional development. Her dedication to evidence-based practice ensures that every patient receives the most current and effective treatments tailored to their specific condition. Megha takes pride in fostering a collaborative relationship with her patients, empowering them with knowledge and strategies to support their healing journey.

Offering care in English, Megha emphasizes a patient-centered philosophy, working closely with individuals to achieve their movement and functional goals. Her approach incorporates a strong commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based interventions, ensuring that her patients receive safe, effective, and personalized physiotherapy services. Megha is passionate about helping her community regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall well-being.

Megha Goel provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Sports Injury

• IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): An overuse injury resulting from repetitive friction of the IT band over the lateral femoral epicondyle (at the knee) or greater trochanter (at the hip).
• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Dull or aching pain in the front or inner part of the shin that can become sharp with activity, often felt during or after exercise.
• Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Damage to muscle tissue that can range from minor micro-tears to more significant partial or complete tears, impacting strength, power, and range of motion.
• Stress Fractures (Activity-Related - Conservative Management/Rehab): A bone injury resulting from an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation due to repetitive mechanical loading, often seen in runners or athletes who rapidly increase their training.

Back Neck Pain

• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Symptoms of nerve compression originating from the spine, such as a 'slipped disc' or 'pinched nerve', causing radiating pain, altered sensation, or muscle weakness in a limb.
• 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).

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.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Megha can assess your needs.

• Therapeutic Heat Application: Superficial heat application carefully monitored by your therapist to promote relaxation, pain relief, and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): The application of cold packs, ice massage, or other cold modalities by your Physiotherapist to reduce swelling, inflammation, muscle spasm, and acute pain, particularly after an injury.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Ultrasound therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often used to prepare tissues for manual therapy or exercise, or to manage acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Megha. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA).

At Lifemark (Calgary Royal Oak), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Megha frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients struggling with difficulty coordinating my movements, feeling clumsy can find dedicated and compassionate support from Megha. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving feeling significantly stronger and more capable in their physical abilities, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as reaching for items on high shelves or in cupboards without shoulder strain.
• Many find that frequent headaches that seem to start from tension in my neck or shoulders significantly impacts their ability to swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation. Megha helps patients target running their usual distance comfortably and with improved form with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• At Megha's physiotherapy practice, individuals with my child walking on their toes most of the time are guided towards greater ease in performing overhead activities or reaching. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands.

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

Megha practices at Lifemark (Calgary Royal Oak), situated in the NW: Edgemont, Hawkwood, Arbour Lake neighborhood of Calgary. The clinic is conveniently located near Connects East/West South and is accessible via Calgary Transit, including CTrain LRT, bus, and BRT routes. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible, and street parking as well as nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

What are Lifemark (Calgary Royal Oak)'s operating hours?

Our clinic 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 our office at (403) 123-4567 or check our website at www.lifemarkcalgaryroyaloak.com for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

This is very individual and depends on many factors. After your comprehensive initial assessment, your Physiotherapist will be able to give you a better idea of the anticipated number of sessions and the frequency of visits needed to achieve your specific goals. We believe in open communication and will regularly review your progress with you, adjusting the treatment plan as you improve and as needed.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) in AB?

In Alberta, AHCIP provides limited coverage for certain physiotherapy services, usually after hospital discharge or for specific low-income individuals and seniors through particular programs. Most outpatient private clinic physiotherapy is not directly covered by AHCIP for the general population. It is advisable to check current AHCIP details and your private insurance coverage for specifics.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes, physiotherapy plays a vital role in injury prevention and managing recurring pain. Megha can identify risk factors such as muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, or postural issues, and address them through targeted exercises, education, and activity modifications to keep you active and healthy.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, a personalized home exercise program is an essential part of physiotherapy. Megha will prescribe exercises tailored to your needs to help manage symptoms, accelerate recovery, and promote long-term wellness. Your active participation is key to achieving the best results.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a Physiotherapist in AB?

No, patients in Alberta can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a referral, which is known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a physician's referral for reimbursement, so it’s best to verify with your insurer before your appointment.

Lifemark (Calgary Royal Oak)
192, 8888 Country Hills Boulevard
Calgary, AB T3G 5T4

Megha Goel is regulated by the Health Professions Act in AB and is a member of the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA).

License #8186

Registration can be verified with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA).

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