Sergiu Gabriel Duplea – Physiotherapist | Toronto, ON

Sergiu Gabriel Duplea is a dedicated Physiotherapist (Geriatric Physiotherapy Focus / Seniors' Health). Practicing at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute in Toronto, ON, Sergiu Duplea is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Sergiu Duplea focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, aiming to improve and maintain mobility, strength, balance, manage age-related conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, reduce fall risk, and enhance overall quality of life and independence. Sergiu Duplea serves seniors.

Sergiu Gabriel Duplea completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University of Toronto (Graduating Class of 2023). With clinical experience, Sergiu Duplea is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Sergiu Duplea has a particular interest or further training in areas such as Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health.

Sergiu Duplea empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results; a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Sergiu Duplea offers consultations in English.

Sergiu Gabriel Duplea provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Vestibular Balance

• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Individualized exercise programs including gaze stabilization exercises (e.g., VORx1, VORx2), habituation exercises (for motion sensitivity), and balance retraining to improve function when the vestibular system is impaired.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A common cause of chronic dizziness that can be helped with specific physiotherapy strategies aimed at desensitizing the brain to provocative stimuli and normalizing reliance on sensory inputs.
• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Difficulty maintaining stability during standing, walking, or changing positions, which may be due to various factors including age-related changes, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal weakness, sensory impairments, or medication side effects, often leading to an increased risk of falls.
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Resolving the spinning sensations caused by BPPV quickly and effectively through targeted canalith repositioning techniques, often providing immediate relief.

Neurological

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptom Management & Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy support for the physical challenges of Multiple Sclerosis, focusing on maximizing mobility, safety, and participation in daily life.
• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) - Movement Retraining: Supporting individuals with FND to improve their physical function, reduce symptom burden, and enhance participation in daily life activities through specialized physiotherapy.
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation (Incomplete/Specific Cases): Comprehensive physiotherapy focusing on improving strength in available muscles, enhancing functional mobility, and promoting health and wellness after a spinal cord injury.
• Facial Palsy / Bell's Palsy Rehabilitation: Targeted exercises and techniques provided by a Physiotherapist to manage symptoms of facial palsy and support optimal recovery of facial muscle control.

Geriatric

• Mobility Issues & Gait Disturbances in Seniors: Addressing specific mobility challenges to enhance safety, reduce fall risk, and improve participation in life activities for older adults.
• Age-Related Deconditioning / Frailty / Sarcopenia Management: Helping seniors stay strong, mobile, active, and independent for longer through tailored exercise and functional rehabilitation programs.

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. Sergiu Duplea 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.
• Home-Based Physiotherapy Visits (Mobile Physio): Convenient and effective physiotherapy care delivered in your home by a qualified Physiotherapist, focusing on your specific goals and challenges.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• Tele-Rehabilitation / Virtual Physiotherapy Consultations: Receiving personalized physiotherapy care online through secure and interactive video sessions with your qualified Physiotherapist, including real-time exercise correction and tailored advice.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Sergiu Duplea, 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 Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Sergiu Duplea frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients struggling with aches and pains that I'm pretty sure are from my bad posture at my desk can find dedicated and compassionate support from Sergiu Duplea. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as playing a full game of recreational hockey with their friends.
• Physiotherapy with Sergiu Duplea can be a transformative turning point for those affected by recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery. The shared goal is achieving better joint stability during movement and weight-bearing activities, paving the way for you to enjoy playing actively and roughhousing with their young kids or grandkids and a more active, vibrant life.
• If sharp pain shooting down my leg, feeling a lot like sciatica is preventing you from fully enjoying playing in their competitive volleyball league again, Sergiu Duplea offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining being active again without the constant worry of pain or re-injury, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Many find that loss of strength in one of my limbs after an injury significantly impacts their ability to being able to carry their baby or toddler without straining their back or arms. Sergiu Duplea helps patients target effectively managing chronic pain and reclaiming an active lifestyle with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.

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

Sergiu Duplea's practice at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is situated in the Brockton, Parkdale Village, Exhibition Place neighborhood of Toronto. The clinic is conveniently located near Lee's Palace and is accessible via TTC (Subway, Streetcar, Bus). Our clinic is accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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. Always check your private/extended health insurance plan, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics.

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.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be painful. While some discomfort or stretching sensation might be felt, especially initially, it shouldn't be distressing. Your Physiotherapist will adjust treatments to ensure a positive experience.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, you will almost always receive a customized home exercise program to help you achieve your goals faster and maintain improvements.

Is there parking available at or near Toronto Rehabilitation Institute?

Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
130 Dunn Ave
Toronto, ON, M6K 2R8

Phone: (416) 597-3422

Sergiu Gabriel Duplea 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: XXX11

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=612c698a-fd4b-ee11-be6f-000d3a09c157

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