Jacqueline Rotella
Physiotherapist - Richmond Hill
With MedRehab Group since 2010
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Physiotherapy - Iliigan City, Philippines
My specialties:
“I have training for cervicogenic headaches. That is a headache that comes from the neck and requires a lot of assessment to rule out other kinds of headaches. It comes with different kinds of pain: neck pain, limited range of motion – and can be treated effectively with physio”
Areas of interest:
- Manual therapy
- Joint mobilizations
“I do a lot of manual therapy and joint mobilizations, geared towards musculo-skeletal problems. In other words people who have muscle imbalances and experiencing pain because of that. Again – it’s a matter of assessing people and using the modalities that are best to get them back to wellness.”
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Treating children and newborns
What sets me apart:
“My commitment to my job and my dedication to my patients. I have years of experience in treating neurological and musculo-skeletal disorders, providing post-operative rehabilitation, geriatric care and paediatric rehabilitation. I have taken numerous additional courses in manual therapy and cervicogenic headaches. I participated in several seminars offered by accomplished physiotherapists. I am currently a facilitator of educational sessions for foreign trained physiotherapists.”
Three things people should know about our physiotherapy services:
1. “The patient has to be an active participant in the treatment’
“Physiotherapy is not a passive therapy; it requires cooperation from the patient who must work in partnership with their physiotherapist. The patient must comply with their treatment plan and that includes coming for therapy and following their home-exercise program.”
2. “Rehabilitation is a commitment that requires consistency”
“Many people mistakenly think that physiotherapy is a magic pill that will cure them in one visit. Getting better is a process – it requires commitment to the treatment plan and consistency of participation. Pain management is only one aspect of rehabilitation. The patients need to commit themselves to strengthening and maintenance phase of therapy to prevent any re- injuries.
3. “Physiotherapy can be a great alternative”
“Physiotherapy can treat many conditions such as arthritis, wound healing, and cervicogenic headaches. It is a great alternative that will help you reduce or even eliminate some medication. For example, the public often has the misconception that you can only treat a headache with medication. Many studies have shown that it can be treated with manual therapy and exercise!”
Call (905) 417-4499 now to book an appointment with Jacqueline
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