Specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Welcome to ODK Physical Medicine located at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre. We are a leading medical facility for the Niagara
Region specializing in spasticity and focal dystonia, sports medicine and
musculoskeletal rehab. We have created a welcoming and supportive
environment for new and returning patients – we hope to see you soon.
About our clinic
At ODK Physical Medicine, we believe in a customized and individualized approach that takes each patient’s unique needs and circumstances into consideration. Our physicians are specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation with an expertise in ultrasound-guided injection of neurotoxin and in the comprehensive management of spasticity and focal dystonia.
We are accepting new patients, priority is made for patients with spasticity and focal dystonia.
We take time to understand you and your condition through accurate monitoring, early detection and the prevention and management of chronic conditions through innovative and advanced medical approaches. Our goal is to help you attain your optimal physical health.
Located in the Medical Clinic South Building of St. Catharine’s at Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital.
Services include ultrasound-guided therapies.
Regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma injection.
Specialty treatment for spasticity and focal dystonia.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Spasticity and focal
dystonia management
Our doctor-led musculoskeletal rehab program offers a multidisciplinary approach to assess, evaluate, treat and manage spasticity and focal or cervical dystonia.
Among our specialities, we offer botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A), which is the first-line treatment for cervical and focal dystonia as well as spasticity. The safety and efficacy of BoNT-A have been extensively studied in clinical trials.1,2
Ultrasound-guided interventions
Injured joints, tendons and muscles may benefit from ultrasound-guided interventions. With the assistance of ultrasound technology, medication and other therapeutic treatments are injected in the right location, rather than being applied to the surrounding soft tissues.
Physiotherapy
A distinct feature of our clinic is that physiotherapy is overseen by a physiatrist (a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation).
When suitable, a physiotherapy program can be complemented by BoNT-A injections.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may also be offered as a complementary therapeutic intervention with physiotherapy.
Multidisciplinary headache care
Our clinic believes in a collective approach when assessing and treating chronic, difficult-to-treat headaches or migraines.
Depending on the patient’s unique background and symptoms, our team members will incorporate specialists from other disciplines to help influence the treatment plan.
Other services:
- Regenerative medicine (e.g., platelet-rich plasma [PRP] injection)
- Sports medicine
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Shockwave therapy
- Electrodiagnostic medicine
- NMES and TENS
References: 1. Albanese A, et al. Practical guidance for CD management involving treatment of botulinum toxin: a consensus statement. J Neurol. 262, 2015;262(10): 2201-13. 2. Francisco GE, Balbert A, Bavikatte G, et al. A practical guide to optimizing the benefits of post-stroke spasticity interventions with botulinum toxin A: An international group consensus. J Rehabil Med. 2021 Jan 1;53(1):jrm00134.
Clinical presentations of spasticity and cervical dystonia
This is how spasticity and cervical dystonia may present
Interested in learning more about living with spasticity? Visit www.lifewithspasticity.com.
MEET OUR TEAM OF SPECIALISTS
Meet the team at ODK Physical Medicine. Our expertise ranges from orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation to spasticity and focal dystonia.
Omar Khan, BSc, MD, FRCPC, Physiatrist
Since 2006, Dr. Khan has practised physical medicine and rehabilitation at Hotel Dieu Shaver in St. Catharines, Ontario. He specializes in the treatment of spasticity, focal dystonia and chronic migraine. He takes a keen interest in Point of Care Management using ultrasound as a tool to guide therapy. He performs BoNT-A injections on patients using ultrasound-guidance to ensure the highest level of accuracy in every procedure. He has an active interest in regenerative medicine, particularly platelet-rich plasma injection and prolotherapy. Dr. Khan serves on an interdisciplinary program for musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Hotel Dieu Shaver. Since 2006, he has been a consulting physiatrist (sports medicine) at Brock University. Currently, he is the Chief of Physiatry at the Brock Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Khan is committed to education and skills enhancement. He leads ultrasound-guided training courses for healthcare professionals, at both the national and the international level.
Dr. Katherine Stoltz, MD, FRCPC, Neurologist
For over three decades, Dr. Stoltz has practised neurology in the Niagara region. Dr. Stoltz specializes in the management of chronic migraine in adults.
Outside of her career, she enjoys the natural world, including birding and native plant gardening.
Paul Stacey, MBBS, MSc, FRCPC, Physiatrist
Dr. Stacey graduated in 2015 with a postgraduate degree in physical medicine and rehabilitation from McMaster University having completed his medical degree in 2008 at the University of Sydney. Dr. Stacey spent two years at North Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service in Australia and one year post-residency as a clinical scholar in Pediatric Physiatry at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. Dr. Stacey’s interests include orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation, spasticity, cerebral palsy and pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is also interested in the transition from childhood to adulthood in people with chronic disabilities.
Dr. Stacey is originally from Hamilton and currently lives in Pelham with his four children. In his spare time, Dr. Stacey enjoys hiking, mountain biking and the martial arts.
Mandeep Singh Sethi, BPT, MSc PT, Physiotherapist
A qualified physiotherapist with a specialization in neurological rehabilitation aiming to provide comprehensive rehabilitation across various age groups of human life using a physiotherapeutic system of neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
Sarah Lambourne, Office Assistant
Your friendly point of contact at ODK Physical Medicine, Sarah warmly welcomes you to our clinic. She's here to make your experience as smooth as possible and to assist with any inquiries or concerns you may have.
For appointments, questions, or any assistance you require, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sarah directly via email at Sarah.Lambourne@hoteldieushaver.org.
PHYSICIAN REFERRALS
We are accepting new patients, with priority made for patients with spasticity and focal dystonia. ODK Physical Medicine is committed to helping your patients work toward their optimal health through progressive and innovative sports medicine rehabilitation approaches and ultrasound-guided injection of neurotoxin.
Have a referral?
Download our referral formTo better serve you and your patients, ODK Physical Medicine offers priority appointments for patients with spasticity and focal dystonia.
In order to be efficient, referrals must come from a medical doctor. Allied Health Professionals (physiotherapists) are encouraged to contact the patient’s general practitioner or neurologist to make a referral.
FAQs
What type of patients do you help?
Priority attention will be given to focal dystonia and spasticity referrals.
What is the referral process?
Referral forms can be downloaded here. Referrals must come from a medical doctor. Allied Health Professionals (physiotherapists) are encouraged to contact the patient’s general practitioner or neurologist to make a referral.
What can I expect after a referral has been submitted?
Once we receive your referral, you will receive communication from us about 1-2 weeks later that confirms your patient’s estimated wait time for an appointment. Our clinic will then directly notify your patient of their scheduled appointment.
What is the typical wait time for an appointment?
Priority will be made for spasticity and focal dystonia referrals.
For a consultation in physiatry, it takes approximately 6 to 12 months. For a spasticity or focal dystonia appointment, the waiting time is 3 to 4 weeks.
WHAT PATIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Source: Patient testimonials published on RateMDs.com.
CONTACT US
The ODK Physical Medicine clinic is located in Medical Clinic South, Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital
Address:
ODK Physical Medicine
Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital
Medical Clinic South
547 Glenridge Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: (905) 685-1381 Ext. 85201
Fax: (905) 685-5390
Office Assistant email: Sarah.Lambourne@hoteldieushaver.org