Physiotherapy can be extremely helpful for individuals living with arthritis, and often plays a crucial role in arthritis management. During an initial consultation a registered MCI Physiotherapist will assess your arthritis both through an examination of your muscles and body, and through discussing your day-to-day experience. Our multidisciplinary team will then develop an individualized treatment plan to help you maintain your independence through improving your strength and mobility, and through pain management techniques such as electrotherapy.
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Traditionally practised in Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a pain management technique in which an acupuncturist targets specific locations on the body using thin needles on or in the skin. MCI Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation acupuncturists can assist patients with chronic conditions including migraine and tension headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. Acupuncturists address a range of conditions from depression to fertility problems, but acupuncture is most commonly used as pain management for the chronic conditions listed above, either alone or as a component of a treatment plan.
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When you stretch your body past its comfortable limits during movement (from gardening to running) you may strain or sprain an area of your body. Many parts of the body can become strained or sprained, but common areas include strains or sprains of the neck and ankles. Many strains and sprains can recover in a couple of weeks, but it is important to seek treatment to avoid complications or delayed healing. MCI Physiotherapy offers a range of physiotherapy treatments for patients with strains or sprains, including exercise rehabilitation, therapeutic taping and manual therapy. Working together, our goal is to restore your strength and mobility, help you return to the activities you love, and help improve your quality of life.
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Rotator cuff injuries are a common condition affecting the shoulders. If you are an athlete, or if your job requires repetitive and overhead use of your arms or shoulders (like painting), you may be at higher risk of developing a rotator cuff injury. Symptoms include a persistent ache in your shoulder, which may be especially painful in the mornings. At MCI Physiotherapy, our Registered Physiotherapists and medical specialists help patients with rotator cuff injuries manage pain and improve flexibility, strength and mobility in the joint. We offer a range of physiotherapy treatments that vary from plan to plan, including exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy; depending on the severity of your rotator cuff injury, you may require surgery, but many patients improve through manual therapy and injury prevention education. Working together, our goal is to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Pregnancy can have both short-term and long-term effects on a woman’s body, from discomfort in the back and pelvis to cramps and pain in the legs. Physical discomfort may come and go throughout the differing stages of pregnancy, and a comfortable pregnancy involves planning and maintaining a healthy overall lifestyle from seeking treatment for discomfort to maintaining the best nutrition possible. Through a multidisciplinary treatment plan tailored to your needs, an MCI Registered Pelvic Rehabilitation specialists can prevent and/or help manage pregnancy discomfort, from manual therapy to providing exercises or methods of relaxation you can practice at home. Working together, our goal is to help ensure a safe and comfortable pregnancy at every stage, and maintain your quality of life.
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At MCI Physiotherapy, our post-surgical rehabilitation plans are designed to best assist with pain management, and return patients to prior levels of everyday function. During your initial consultation with an MCI specialist, we will develop an individualized course of treatment depending on the type of surgery you have had, from ACL surgery to rotator cuff surgery to hip and knee replacements.
Our registered specialists aim to assist patients from all walks of life, and your treatment plan may involve planning your successful return to everyday function, from competitive sports to the workplace. To best assist in these goals our multidisciplinary team will offer a range of treatments and education for you, from exercise rehabilitation to manual therapy. Working together, our goal is to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and generally arises from straining the plantar fascia. Plantar fascia are layered connective tissue inside your foot that run in multiple directions, supporting the arch of your foot. Symptoms include inflammation and pain on the bottom of the foot and heel. If you are an athlete or are often on your feet for work, you may be at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. During your initial consultation with an MCI Registered Physiotherapist, the structure of your foot, your symptoms and medical history will be assessed, and we will develop a treatment plan individualized to your needs. As a part of your treatment plan, you will gain access to the right custom orthotics for your foot, which will help with mobility, with strengthening your foot, and with lowering the risk of re-injury. Our registered specialists aim to assist patients from all walks of life, and your treatment plan will involve orchestrating your successful return to the activities you love. Working together, our goal is to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, generally affecting joints in the knees, spine, hands, and hips. Osteoarthritis generally occurs when cartilage in the joints wears down over time; symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and loss of mobility lasting longer than a few weeks. Since a healthy overall lifestyle is crucial to osteoarthritis management, the MCI Physio team of exercise specialists, Physiotherapists and medical network of physicians and staff will help develop individual and multidisciplinary treatment plans that vary from patient to patient. From the ideal nutrition plan to specialized manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to injury prevention education, our goal is to help preserve your mobility, assist in pain management due to osteoarthritis symptoms and help improve your quality of life.
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Neck whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when the body is thrown forward and back unexpectedly and usually at a high speed, often occurring as a result of motor vehicle accidents and contact sports.
Neck whiplash causes damage to multiple structures within the neck including the joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves. Symptoms include sharp or dull pain in the neck and surrounding areas, and can occur immediately following the incident, but can also occur several days afterwards. MCI Registered Chiropractors and Physiotherapists offer a range of treatment for patients with neck whiplash, including manual and chiropractic therapy, exercise rehabilitation and postural support exercises and products. For patients seeking treatment following motor vehicle accidents (MVA), MCI Physio staff will take care of both insurance paperwork, communicating with patient insurance companies and adjustors as well. Working together, our goal is to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Since the joints in our lower body bear much of our weight, conditions or disorders of the lower extremities (hips, knees, and ankles) are quite common, and depending on the severity of the symptoms, require specialized care. MCI Registered Physiotherapists offer a range of physiotherapy treatments for lower extremity conditions that vary depending on the needs of each patient, but may include exercise rehabilitation and gait correction, manual therapy, injury prevention education, and the use of specialized care products, including therapeutic taping and custom orthotic products. Working together with the MCI physicians, our goal is to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Victoria graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toronto. Prior to this, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University with Provost distinction. She is passionate about orthopaedic physical therapy and enjoys collaborating with patients to reach their goals through the use of education, individualized exercise programs, and manual therapy. She is an avid life-long learner and has taken courses on soft tissue release, K-taping therapy, and has completed Level 1 of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopaedic Division courses. She plans to progress through further advanced manual therapy levels and continues to explore other educational opportunities to better serve her patients. She also has an interest in neurological physical therapy and has completed a course on Bobath perspectives and clinical application.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys fitness and weight training and has a background in ballet, having danced for 15 years herself. Through ballet, she has had opportunities to provide assessment, mentorship, and feedback to other dancers on their technique. This experience has given her an eye for detail and a passion for analysis of human movement.
Swati Pandey, BScPTPhysiotherapist, Pelvic Health PT
Swati has 9 years of experience as a Physiotherapist treating orthopedic conditions and has also obtained a specialization in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She is great with her patients and truly cares about your numerous pelvic conditions (urinary incontinence, constipation, Vaginisimus, Dyspareunia and much more!).
Sajida Hasan, RMTRegistered Massage Therapist
Dr. Stephanie Kim is committed to helping people be pain free and live healthier lifestyles.
She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree summa cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago in 2000. She also holds an honors undergraduate degree in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto. In addition, Dr. Kim has extensive acupuncture training encompassing: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, and McMaster University’s Medical Acupuncture Program in Hamilton.
Dr. Kim provides unique inter-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment options which include a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, Active Release Technique, athletic taping and area specific exercises. She has over 20 years of experience in treating both acute and chronic conditions in all ages.
Dr. Kim strongly believes in healthcare partnerships. She endeavors to listen to and educate patients on their health conditions and enjoys collaborating with patients and their other healthcare providers.
When she is not at work treating patients, she is a busy mom of two wonderful kids.
