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North York: 45 Sheppard Ave. East, Unit #419

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Preparing for Your First Appointment With Stay Active

If this is your first rehabilitation session, you likely have many questions about how best to prepare for your visit, what happens during a visit and potential outcomes. We hope this page helps to explain things, but if you still have questions, please contact us – we are here to help.

If you have an online video appointment, we recommend that you ensure you have access to either a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and a reliable Internet connection. Our team will provide information on how to join the online consultation.

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For your first in-person appointment or consultation, bring:

Your doctor referral (if applicable)
Diagnostic reports
Payment information
If your insurance is covering the cost of physiotherapy, bring your insurance card
If Workers’ Compensation covers you, bring your claim number and your case manager’s contact information
If you are covered by car insurance or an attorney lien, make sure you bring this information as well.

You should wear loose-fitting clothing to expose the area we will be evaluating and treating. For example, if you have a knee problem, it is best to wear shorts. For a shoulder problem, a tank top is a good choice, and for lower back problems, wear a loose-fitting shirt and shorts, again so we can perform a thorough examination.

What Happens During Your First Visit?

Our specialist will discuss the following:

Your medical history
Your current problems/complaints
Pain intensity, aggravations and ways to ease the problem
How this is impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations
Your goals with rehabilitation
Medications, tests and procedures that relate to your health

Our specialist will then perform an objective evaluation which may include some of the following:

Palpation – touching around the area of the pain/problem. This is done to check for tenderness, swelling, soft tissue integrity, tissue temperature, inflammation, etc.
Range of Motion (ROM) – the specialist will move your joint(s) to check for the quality of movement and any restrictions.
Muscle Testing – our specialist may check for strength and the quality of the muscle contraction. Pain and weakness may be noted. Often the muscle strength is graded. This is also part of a neurological screening.
Neurological Screening – the specialist may check how the nerves communicate with the muscles, sensing touch, pain, vibration or temperature. Reflexes may be assessed as well.
Special Tests – the specialist may perform special tests to confirm/rule out the presence of additional problems.
Posture Assessment – the positions of joints may be assessed.

The specialist will then formulate a list of issues you are having and how to treat them. Your first visit will usually take 30–60 minutes.

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What Happens After Your Visit?

A plan is developed with your input. This includes treatment duration and frequency, home programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after your physiotherapy sessions are complete. This plan is created with input from you, your therapist and available diagnostic information such as X-ray or MRI reports. Some patients will continue with home exercises, others will continue with a gym exercise program and others will complete their rehabilitation and return to normal daily activities. It is important that you communicate your goals to your specialist, so he/she can develop a custom program for you.

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We have helped thousands of people achieve their pain-free goals and find permanent relief.

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After having a severe injury while playing basketball, the doctor has suggested for me to do physio in order to get back to normal. When I asked around about places for rehabilitation physio, Stay Active was highly recommended by family and friends. Let me say Stay Active did not disappoint. Alejandra, the physiotherapist in North York that guided me through my recovery, was superb. She was very professional, kind and extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommend this clinic.

Ahmed N.

I came to Stay Active Rehabilitation because of a recent diagnosis of osteoarthritis in my right hip which caused pain and affected my ability to walk normally. Following my physiotherapy with Alejandra, my strength and mobility have improved. The exercises and treatments (including acupuncture) have resulted in less pain. I am pleased with my continuing progress and I highly recommend Stay Active Rehabilitation.

Isy M.

I have been having sciatic-type pain on my right side and Alejandra has been amazing at helping to ease the pain and teaching me strategies to gain strength and avoid further discomfort. She is patient, knowledgeable and skilled. I feel I am on the path to wellness again, thanks to Alejandra!

Anna R.

I’m glad I decided to see Alejandra at Stay Active Rehabilitation for my pain situation. She scheduled an effective physiotherapy treatment plan which also included challenges in measuring my progress along the way. The staff are very friendly and the facilities are well maintained. Please see Alejandra if you are experiencing any pain which inhibits your mobility.

Al I.

I started going to this clinic in September 2020 for hamstring strain and IT band syndrome – which basically amounts to constant chronic pain in my leg. I chose this clinic from a Google search based on its proximity to where I live and available parking but now I would recommend it based on so much more! Alejandra is such a compassionate and knowledgeable practitioner. She is understanding and considerate in her approach and also encouraging when progress is being made. Having been in her care for the past two months, I am now able to do more normal-life activities without debilitating pain and I am able to be a more active parent to my young children. This clinic has all the necessary protocols in place for safe treatment during the pandemic.

Samantha F.

I went to Stay Active Rehabilitation after hurting my shoulder. The clinic really helped me get my mobility back. Everyone there is really great to deal with, from the receptionist to all the health care providers. I even got my sister to go there when she was feeling tightness in her back. Alejandra (physiotherapist) and Peter (massage therapist) helped us both get back to normal!

K.S.

I’ve been going here since August of 2020. I had damage to my Achilles and Alejandra Rodriguez has been helping me along with rehab. I was immobile for a very long time from early in 2020 until the end of summer and care and patience have been provided to me during my regular visits. There is progress in my case and it’s been notable suffice to say I feel each time I go to Stay Active in her care I leave feeling better and regarding the plan going forward. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for solid advice and realistic therapy.

Ryan F.

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