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Physiotherapy at St. Clair West & Dufferin
MedRehab Group Toronto is a physiotherapy clinic at 1670 Dufferin Street, Suite B03, at St. Clair Avenue West, serving Corso Italia, Regal Heights, Earlscourt and the west end. It is the group's only clinic inside the city core, on the 512 St. Clair streetcar and the 29 Dufferin bus, with three registered physiotherapists, a chiropractor, a registered massage therapist and an osteopathic practitioner.
Physiotherapy at St. Clair and Dufferin
Physiotherapy treatment and assessments are six in ten visits. Arpita Polra, Maria Abd Allha and Prachi Tailor treat back and neck pain, shoulder and knee injuries, arthritis, recovery after surgery, running and cycling injuries, and pain after car accidents and work injuries. Many patients come on foot or by streetcar, and the clinic sees a broad mix of ages from the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Treatment starts with a one-to-one assessment and a plan you agree together: manual therapy, a home exercise programme progressed at each visit, education on managing the problem, and electrotherapy or ultrasound where they help. Dry needling is available from physiotherapists rostered for it with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
What we treat at St. Clair and Dufferin
Physiotherapy is half of all attended visits at this clinic, and back and neck pain are the two most common reasons to come, which fits a neighbourhood of long streetcar commutes and desk jobs. Both problems are growing. Global Burden of Disease researchers project low back pain rising from 619 million cases worldwide in 2020 to 843 million by 2050, and neck pain from 203 million to 269 million, driven mostly by ageing populations. The physiotherapists also treat shoulder and knee injuries, rehab after surgery and fractures, sports and running injuries, and pain after work and car accidents.
Back and neck pain top the list; the list is long. The St. Clair and Dufferin physiotherapists treat:
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck pain, headaches and upper back stiffness
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Elbow, wrist and hand problems
- Knee, hip, ankle and foot pain
- Running and sports injuries
- Arthritis and joint stiffness
- Rehab after surgery and fractures
- Car accident and workplace injuries
- Balance and mobility for older adults
How treatment works
Diagnosis first. Then hands-on treatment for stiff or painful joints and tissue, a home exercise programme that is progressed at each visit, and practical changes to how you sit, carry and commute. Ultrasound, electrotherapy and heat are used where they help. Chiropractic, massage and osteopathy are on site if a combined plan makes sense, and the physiotherapist coordinates it so you are not repeating your story three times. Plans are designed to be done in a small apartment with minimal equipment.
Your first visit
Book direct; no referral is needed. The assessment is one-to-one with a registered physiotherapist: history, movement testing, a working diagnosis in plain language and a plan you agree together. New assessments are about one visit in ten here. Treatment usually starts the same appointment, and the 512 streetcar stops outside, so lunchtime and after-work visits are practical.
Also at this clinic
Chiropractic care with Dr. Mohammed Gowher, DC is the second most-booked service here, one visit in six, and is often combined with physiotherapy for back and neck pain. Registered massage therapy is provided by Epifania Mildred Millora, and osteopathic manual practice by Pedram Dadollahi.
Hours, parking and getting here
Open Monday and Wednesday 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. Closed Sundays. The 512 St. Clair streetcar and the 29 Dufferin bus stop at the corner, and St. Clair West station is a short streetcar ride east. Street and Green P parking are nearby.
Paying for physiotherapy
About two thirds of visits are billed to an insurer. The clinic bills most extended health plans directly and handles WSIB claims and works with your auto insurer for physiotherapy after a car accident. Private-pay fees are available from reception.
OUR ST. CLAIR - DUFFERIN (WEST TORONTO) CENTER
WEST TORONTO, ST. CLAIR, AND DUFFERIN PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, PTAs, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
MEET OUR TEAM!
Our dedicated team consists of leading experts in the physiotherapy West Toronto, St. Clair, or Dufferin area, any of whom would be happy to work with you on whatever you may be struggling with.
Our West Toronto, St. Clair, and Dufferin physiotherapists will work hard, not only to get to the root of your problems and provide quality treatment for the pain you are currently experiencing, but they will also use their abilities to provide you with injury prevention services for the future.
They are compassionate, caring, and ambitious toward helping you reach your highest level of performance with the least possible amount of discomfort.
At the end of the day, the MedRehab Group Physiotherapy team is here to help you, every step along the way. Our success is dependent upon your success, and we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can comfortably heal.
Arpita Polra
Registered Physiotherapist
Prachi Tailor
Registered Physiotherapist
Epifania Mildred Millora
Registered Massage Therapist
Maria Abd Allha
Registered Physiotherapist
Dr. Mohammed Gowher
Chiropractor
Pedram Dadollahi
Osteopath
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral for physiotherapy?
No. You can book an assessment directly. Check whether your extended health plan needs a doctor's note for reimbursement.
How do I get there by transit?
The 512 St. Clair streetcar and the 29 Dufferin bus both stop at St. Clair and Dufferin, at the door. St. Clair West station on Line 1 is a few stops east.
Can you help with back pain from a long commute and desk job?
Yes, it is the most common problem at this clinic. Treatment combines hands-on work for the stiff segments, a strength and mobility programme you can do at home, and specific changes to how you sit, stand and carry on the streetcar and at your desk. Most people notice a difference within a few visits.
Do I need equipment at home for the exercises?
No. Programmes here are designed for small spaces: bodyweight, a resistance band the clinic provides, and household items. The physiotherapist checks your technique in the clinic and adjusts the programme at each visit so it keeps progressing.
Is the clinic open on Fridays?
Yes, 10am to 5pm. The other hours are Monday and Wednesday 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 7pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm.
Do you have a chiropractor?
Yes. Dr. Mohammed Gowher, DC, sees patients here, and chiropractic is the second most-booked service at this clinic.
Is there parking?
Street parking and Green P lots are nearby. Most patients arrive by streetcar, bus or on foot.
Does the clinic direct bill insurance?
Yes, for most extended health plans, WSIB and auto insurance claims.
What Would Your Day Feel Like If You Weren't In Pain?
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