Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta – Physiotherapist | London, ON

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Advanced Motion Physio & Massage in London, ON, Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta'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. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta serves adults.

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta completed their degree in Physiotherapy from RK University (Graduating Class of 2016). With clinical experience, Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta has a particular interest or further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta's practice philosophy centers on promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for the London community through proactive physiotherapy; a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta offers consultations in English, Gujarati, Hindi.

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Post Surgical

• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Comprehensive physiotherapy for knee ligament injuries post-operatively, focusing on restoring full knee function, power, and agility to meet your specific athletic or lifestyle demands.
• 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-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Comprehensive shoulder rehabilitation after surgical intervention, following surgeon-specific protocols, to ensure optimal healing, manage pain and swelling, and restore your arm's functional capacity.

Common Musculoskeletal

• Muscle Strains and Tears: Injury to muscle tissue that limits your strength, range of motion, and ability to perform specific movements or activities, requiring careful rehabilitation.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Disorders affecting hand and wrist function, making daily tasks such as gripping objects, typing, writing, or fine motor activities difficult and painful.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): A broad term for common injuries affecting muscles, tendons (tendinitis/tendinopathy), ligaments (sprains), joint capsules (capsulitis), and bursae (bursitis), leading to pain, inflammation, and functional limitations.

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. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta can assess your needs.

• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Manual treatments specifically designed to improve joint mechanics, alleviate discomfort, reduce stiffness, and enhance your range of motion in the spine or limbs.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Providing clear guidance on self-care techniques, activity modifications, and beneficial lifestyle adjustments for long-term well-being and injury prevention.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): A systematic screening process, such as FMS™ or SFMA™ (if your Physiotherapist is certified), to understand how you move and guide preventative or corrective exercise programs.
• 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.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Gentle, specific movements and mobilizations designed to address nerve-related pain (like sciatica or carpal tunnel symptoms), tingling, numbness, or restrictions by improving the nerve's ability to glide freely and reducing irritation.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta, 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 Advanced Motion Physio & Massage, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• The path to recovery from soreness and tightness in my Achilles tendon, especially after exercise and achieving enhanced ability to participate in social and community events for being able to perform deep cleaning tasks around the house often starts with expert guidance. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.
• Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets improved overall mobility, making it easier to navigate their home and community and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands.
• The journey to feeling more stable and confident on their feet, especially on uneven surfaces when faced with persistent one leg feeling shorter than the other, causing hip or back pain is made smoother and more effective with Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout.
• Many find that recovering from a concussion and dealing with lingering symptoms like dizziness or headaches significantly impacts their ability to working on detailed woodworking projects in their shop without hand pain. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta helps patients target the ability to sit for longer periods (e.g., at a desk, in a car) without significant discomfort with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.

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

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta's practice, Advanced Motion Physio & Massage, is conveniently located in the Glen Cairn, Pond Mills neighborhood of London, near Fanshawe College (Main Campus) and easily accessible via the London Transit Commission (LTC). Our clinic is accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What should I do if my condition seems to worsen after a physiotherapy session?

Some temporary post-treatment soreness can be normal, much like after a good workout. However, if your pain significantly worsens, if you develop new concerning symptoms, or if the discomfort doesn't settle down within a day or two, please call us. Your Physiotherapist would want to know so they can offer guidance and make any necessary adjustments to your care plan. Open communication is key to your successful recovery.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Advanced Motion Physio & Massage treat?

Our Physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, arthritis, joint pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta's expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy allows her to effectively address many of these concerns using manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

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 Advanced Motion Physio & Massage 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.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, in almost all cases, you will receive a customized home exercise program. These exercises are carefully chosen by your Physiotherapist to specifically target your issues and help you achieve your functional goals faster and more effectively. Performing them as recommended is very important for your progress and for maintaining the improvements you make during your clinic visits.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

In physiotherapy, manual therapy encompasses a range of 'hands-on' interventions. Your Physiotherapist may use these techniques to help reduce your pain, increase joint movement, relax tight muscles, or improve the mobility of your nerves. Common approaches include joint glides, sustained pressures, specific soft tissue massage, and, when indicated, joint manipulations. It's a key part of helping your body move better.

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.

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

Patients in ON can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Advanced Motion Physio & Massage
280 King Edward Ave
London, ON, N5Z 3V3

Phone: (226) 884-1555

Priyanka Jatinbhai Mehta 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: XXX68

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=ce1d5851-efea-ee11-a1fd-000d3ae91948

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