PARKINSONS PHYSIOTHERAPY – Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Through Research-Driven Rehab.

Philosophy

At Parkinson’s Physiotherapy we are dedicated to providing a person-centred care approach for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our team of specialists work alongside our clients to better understand their needs and goals to improve independence, quality of life and well-being.

Our goal was to create a team of experienced and skilled neurological allied health professionals that have a special interest in helping clients with Parkinson's disease. Our team of therapists help patients and their families with symptom management, rehabilitation, tips and hints for daily living, and pain management.

"Because PD is such an individualized disease, you will want to find a physical therapist who has experience treating people with PD." ~ Michael J Fox Foundation

About

Haseel Bhatt BSc. Kin, MSc, MScPT

After completing his BSc. Kinesiology degree at the University of Waterloo, Haseel decided to pursue his Masters of Science at the Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre (MDRC) in Waterloo, Ontario. It was here that he begin to appreciate the role exercise could play in the lives of individuals living with Parkinson's disease. During this time he created a 12-week PD-specific treadmill training program and was subsequently published in several peer-reviewed journals including Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. Wanting to bridge the gap between research and hands-on therapy, Haseel went on to obtain his Masters of Physiotherapy in Scotland and completed his internship at the National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at Derby Teaching Hospital and the University of Nottingham. Upon his return to Canada, Haseel decided to create Parkinson's Physiotherapy in hopes to better serve the PD community through research-driven rehabilitation.

Services

Our team of therapists help patients and their families manage a variety of aspects of the disease - symptom management, rehabilitation, tips and hints for daily living, and pain management.

Rehabilitation

Our therapists take an individualized approach to assessment and treatment. We pride ourselves in working closely with our clients to track and manage both motor and non-motor symptoms. Parkinson’s Physiotherapy has extensive experience in gait re-education, balance training, posture management and uses only evidence-based exercises and therapeutic approaches when treating our clients. To book an appointment, email parkinsonsphysiotherapy@gmail.com or contact us below.

Research

We continue to stay up-to-date on the latest PD research and rehabilitation approaches. Our team is comprised of health professionals that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and are always looking to continue to be apart of the most cutting edge research.

Education

Are you a health professional looking to better help your PD clients? Are you interested in an intensive two-day professional seminar course designed to broaden your understanding? Our seminar includes everything from PD theory to hands-on assessment and individualized therapeutic approaches to PD care. To pre-register, email parkinsonsphysiotherapy@gmail.com or contact us below.

Talks

Publications

Years Experience

Contact us

If you are a persons with Parkinson and you would like to book an assessment, contact us below. We can accommodate home visits for assessments and treatment sessions in the Greater Toronto Area. If you are someone looking to join our team, collaborate or just get the word out about the power of exercise on Parkinson's disease - drop us a line!

Based in Toronto, Canada

E-mail: parkinsonsphysiotherapy@gmail.com