Namrata Dipakbhai Shah

Namrata Dipakbhai Shah provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Common Musculoskeletal

• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Common back problems that can impact your posture, ability to perform daily activities, and overall mobility, addressed with targeted physiotherapy.
• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Weakness, a feeling of the ankle 'giving way' repeatedly, or persistent pain after an initial sprain, indicating a need for targeted physiotherapy to restore stability and function.
• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Pain, swelling, clicking, locking, or instability in or around the knee joint from various causes like ligament sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL), meniscal tears (managed conservatively), or patellofemoral (kneecap) pain.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or stiffness in the wrist, hand, or fingers, often resulting from overuse, repetitive tasks, arthritis, or specific conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Arthritis

• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Exercises and advice to manage the impact of gout on your joints, improve mobility, and reduce the likelihood of long-term joint damage.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: An autoimmune condition causing chronic inflammation, pain, stiffness, swelling, and potential deformity in multiple joints, often symmetrically. Physiotherapy aims to manage pain, maintain joint function and mobility, improve strength and endurance, provide joint protection strategies, and support self-management.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Helping to manage the musculoskeletal aspects of psoriatic disease, working in conjunction with medical management to optimize your physical function and comfort.

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. Namrata can assess your needs.

• Postural Assessment and Correction: Education on optimal body mechanics and corrective strategies to improve your posture during daily activities, work, and recreation.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Assessing your fundamental movement patterns to identify limitations, asymmetries, and potential risk factors for injury or re-injury.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Improving the mobility and health of your nervous system to reduce pain, restore sensation, and enhance overall function.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): A form of manual therapy that actively involves you in your treatment, utilizing your body's muscular effort to achieve specific therapeutic effects on restricted joints and shortened soft tissues.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A thorough evaluation by your Physiotherapist to accurately diagnose movement dysfunctions, injuries, and the underlying sources of your pain.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Namrata, 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 Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Namrata frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of general muscle strains and pulls from overdoing it at the gym or in the garden? Namrata works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of a smooth and confident transition back to their work duties. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as safely meeting the lifting requirements at their workplace.
• With Namrata's help, managing a noticeable curve in my child's spine or uneven shoulders (scoliosis concerns) to achieve improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like handling their job that involves frequent standing, walking, or bending.
• Namrata believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If my baby/child having trouble with their motor skills, like delayed rolling, sitting or walking is hindering your ability to participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf, a personalized plan focusing on a better ability to cope with the physical stresses of daily life can make all the difference.
• Patients struggling with numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs can find dedicated and compassionate support from Namrata. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving being able to climb stairs with ease and confidence once again, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue or breathlessness.

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

Namrata practices at Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT, a physiotherapy clinic in central Paris. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

To make your first appointment as smooth and productive as possible, please consider bringing: your health card, any doctor's referral letter (if applicable), results or reports of any imaging tests (X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs) related to your current condition, a list of any medications you are currently taking, and your extended health benefits information (insurance card/policy number) for direct billing if available at our clinic. Wearing comfortable clothes is also a good idea.

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, some private health insurance plans may require a referral for coverage, so it's essential to check with your insurance provider before your appointment.

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 Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT offers direct billing and your plan allows it, they can bill your insurer directly. Otherwise, you'll receive a receipt to submit for reimbursement. Bring your insurance information to your appointment.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy is a science-based profession focusing on restoring 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.

Is there parking available at or near Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT?

Street parking is available near Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT. Please check local signage for any restrictions or time limits. There are also paid parking lots nearby.

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

OHIP generally does not cover physiotherapy services in private clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization), but eligibility criteria are strict. Check your private insurance coverage for private clinic services.

Does Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Please contact Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT directly to inquire about their direct billing options with private insurance companies. It is always best to confirm your coverage details with your insurance provider before your appointment.

Cobblestone Medicine and Rehab – BRANT
25 Curtis Avenue North, Unit 101
Paris, ON, N3L 3V3

Phone: (519) 442-2237

Namrata Dipakbhai Shah 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: XXX35

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=63bb03ef-facb-ec11-a7b5-000d3a09deeb

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