Sakshi Gaur, Physiotherapist Newmarket

Registered Physiotherapist in Newmarket, ON

Sakshi Gaur is a Registered Physiotherapist at RehabDNA with clinical and academic experience in physiotherapy. Her background includes clinical practice, sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital settings, and physiotherapy education. She holds a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy and is trained in pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Sakshi works with people of different ages and activity levels, including those recovering from sports injuries or surgery and those working to maintain mobility and function. Her approach is based on individual assessment and each person’s functional needs and goals.

Experience at a Glance

• 15 years of clinical and academic physiotherapy experience
• Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy
• Trained in pelvic floor physiotherapy
• Experience as a sports physiotherapist with the Sports Authority of India
• Clinical experience in long-term care and hospital settings
• Experience teaching physiotherapy students as an Assistant Professor
• Published research in the Journal of Human Sport and Exercise
• Continuing education in manual therapy, taping, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Areas of Clinical Experience

• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation: Assessment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
• Sports injuries: Assessment, rehabilitation, exercise, and return-to-activity support.
• Pelvic floor physiotherapy: Assessment and rehabilitation related to pelvic floor function, within the scope of her training.
• Neurological rehabilitation: Clinical exposure through hospital and physiotherapy settings.
• Mobility and functional rehabilitation: Exercise, gait training, and functional training.
• Long-term care: Clinical experience in long-term care settings, including Extendicare Brampton, Union Villa LTC, and Shepherd Village.
• Patient education: Supporting patients through exercise, progress monitoring, and clear communication.

Areas of Practice at RehabDNA

• Back and neck: Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, stiffness
• Shoulder, elbow and wrist: Shoulder conditions, rotator cuff-related problems, elbow conditions, wrist conditions
• Hip and knee: Hip pain, knee pain, arthritis, post-operative rehabilitation
• Foot and ankle: Ankle sprains, Achilles-related problems, plantar heel pain, balance difficulties
• Sports and exercise injuries: Rehabilitation and return to activity
• Pelvic floor physiotherapy: She is trained and authorized to assess and treat
• Seniors and mobility: Functional rehabilitation, balance, exercise, and gait training

Approach to Care

1. Understand the person. Each patient has a different history, activity level, environment, and set of goals.
2. Assess movement and function. Review movement, strength, mobility, balance, and functional abilities.
3. Develop an individualized plan. Build a rehabilitation program around the assessment and the person’s needs.
4. Progress gradually. Adjust exercises and activities as progress and tolerance allow.
5. Educate along the way. Help patients understand their program and take an active part in their recovery.

Education

Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy
Department of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
College of Physiotherapy, JRNRV University

Professional Experience

Registered Physiotherapist, Clinical Practice
Clinical physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation, patient communication, and progress monitoring. Canadian clinical experience includes long-term care settings at Extendicare Brampton, Union Villa LTC, and Shepherd Village.

Sports Physiotherapist, Sports Authority of India, New Delhi
Worked with athletes and participants in a sports environment. Duties included:

• Fitness assessment and exercise advice
• Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
• Manual therapy and physical therapy techniques
• Strapping, taping, and emergency aid in sports settings
• Exercise, conditioning, and injury-prevention programs
• Working with coaches and trainers
• Documentation, progress charting, and follow-up
• Teaching and mentoring physiotherapy students during clinical postings

Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy, Swasthya Kalyan College of Physiotherapy, Jaipur
Taught physiotherapy students and supervised projects, seminars, and clinical placements. Guided undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations. Also took part in patient progress monitoring, in-service training, documentation, and communication with rehabilitation team members.

Physiotherapist, Fortis Jessa Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Examined and assessed injuries, provided rehabilitation, used electrotherapy and manual therapy, evaluated patient progress, kept documentation, and communicated with staff about treatment.

Clinical Internship, Bombay Hospital, Indore
Completed clinical rotations in ICU, neurology, orthopedics, physiotherapy outpatient, general medicine, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, burns, oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, lifestyle modification, and community rehabilitation.

Research and Publications

• Published research: “Effect of plyometric training on sand versus grass on muscle soreness and selected sports specific performance variables in hockey players,” Journal of Human Sport and Exercise
• Presentations: 33rd Indian Association of Sports Medicine Congress, Chandigarh; 15th Punjab Science Congress, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; and “Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training on Performance in Long Distance Runners,” International Conference and Workshops of Physical Therapy, AIIMS

Continuing Education

• Pelvic floor physiotherapy training
• Workshop: Intramuscular Dry Needling and Cupping Therapy
• Workshop: Mulligan Concept Manual Therapy
• Workshop: Kinesiological Taping Concept and Techniques
• CME: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• CME: Bio-statistical Analysis and Radio-diagnosis, Guru Nanak Dev University

Book a Physiotherapy Assessment

If pain, injury, stiffness, weakness, or reduced mobility is affecting your daily activities, work, exercise, or sport, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify your current limitations and guide a suitable rehabilitation plan. Treatment is individualized, and results vary from person to person. The information on this page is general and does not replace an individual assessment.

RehabDNA Physiotherapy
455 Harry Walker Pkwy S, Unit 7, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8T3
Phone: +1 (905) 509 8469
Email: Info@RehabDNA.com
Website: https://rehabdna.com/