About Foram Manish Shah
If you are looking for a registered physiotherapist in Niagara Falls who truly listens, understands your pain, and designs a recovery plan tailored specifically for you — look no further than Foram Manish Shah. As a proud member of the expert physiotherapy team at Bones & Balance Physical Therapy & Rehab, Foram brings a rare combination of international academic training, advanced clinical skills, and genuine patient empathy to every single session.
Foram Manish Shah holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India (2021) and a Master of Kinesiology from Lakehead University, Ontario (2024) — making her one of the most academically well-rounded physiotherapists currently practicing in the Niagara Region. Her deep understanding of human movement, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation allows her to assess and treat a wide variety of conditions with precision and care.
Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing post-surgical stiffness, or simply trying to move better in everyday life, Foram is here to help you heal with science and move with confidence — the guiding philosophy of Bones & Balance Physical Therapy & Rehab.
Qualifications & Credentials
- Registered Physiotherapist (PT) – Licensed to practice physiotherapy with the highest standards of care
- Masters in Kinesiology – Lakehead University, Ontario (2024)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy – India (2021)
- Manual Therapy Provider – Advanced hands-on treatment techniques
Foram’s dual-degree background in both Kinesiology and Physiotherapy gives her a comprehensive understanding of human movement science, biomechanics, and rehabilitation — ensuring every patient receives a well-rounded, science-backed treatment plan.
Career Highlights & Signature Achievements
Academic Excellence
- Completed Master of Kinesiology from Lakehead University, Ontario (2024) — one of Canada’s leading research universities
- Earned a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from India (2021) with comprehensive clinical training across major hospital departments
- Holds dual-degree qualification in both Physiotherapy & Kinesiology — a rare and powerful clinical combination
Areas of Expertise & Career Highlights
Foram Manish Shah is trained and experienced in the following core areas of physiotherapy practice:
Joint Mobilizations & Soft Tissue Release
One of Foram’s primary clinical skills is joint mobilization — a hands-on technique used to restore normal movement to stiff, painful, or restricted joints. Whether it is a frozen shoulder that is preventing you from reaching overhead, a stiff lumbar spine causing morning pain, or a tight hip limiting your stride, joint mobilization can create immediate, measurable improvements in range of motion and pain levels.
Alongside joint work, Foram uses soft tissue release techniques to address muscle tension, fascial restrictions, and trigger points that contribute to pain and movement dysfunction. These techniques are especially effective for patients dealing with chronic neck and back pain, tension headaches, repetitive strain injuries, and post-injury scar tissue.
If you have been suffering from joint pain or muscle tightness, our physiotherapy services in Niagara Falls may be exactly what you need — and Foram is ready to help.
Manual Therapy – Advanced Hands-On Treatment
As a certified Manual Therapy Provider, Foram is trained to perform skilled, precise, hands-on interventions targeting the spine and peripheral joints. Manual therapy encompasses a range of techniques, including joint mobilization, manipulation, myofascial release, and neural mobilization — all applied with careful clinical reasoning and patient safety in mind.
Manual therapy has been extensively studied and is proven to:
- Reduce acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Improve joint range of motion and flexibility
- Decrease muscle guarding and tension
- Accelerate tissue healing and recovery
- Reduce the need for pain medications
Manual therapy works beautifully in combination with our massage therapy services for patients dealing with deep muscular tension alongside joint dysfunction. Foram often collaborates with other practitioners on the Bones & Balance team to create integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment plans that get you better, faster.
Functional Rehabilitation – Restoring Real-Life Movement
Pain relief is just the beginning. True recovery means being able to do everything you need to do in your daily life — whether that is picking up your children, returning to your sport, performing your job duties without pain, or simply walking without a limp.
Foram specializes in functional rehabilitation: progressive, goal-driven exercise programs that rebuild strength, stability, coordination, and confidence. Using her kinesiology background, she analyzes how you move during functional tasks and corrects the faulty patterns that are holding you back.
Her functional rehabilitation programs are commonly used for:
- Post-surgical recovery (knee replacement, hip replacement, rotator cuff repair)
- Sports and athletic injury rehabilitation
- Workplace injury recovery — see our workplace injury physiotherapy services
- Motor vehicle accident (MVA) rehabilitation — see our MVA physiotherapy in Niagara Falls
- Balance and fall prevention programs
Patient Education & Long-Term Empowerment
Foram firmly believes that an educated patient is an empowered patient. One of the most important things she does in every session is take the time to explain what is happening in your body, why it is happening, and what you can do about it — both in the clinic and at home.
This includes:
- Teaching proper posture and ergonomics for your work and home environment
- Prescribing home exercise programs tailored to your specific condition
- Educating you on activity modification to prevent re-injury
- Explaining how to recognize warning signs and when to seek further care
- Coaching breathing and relaxation strategies for pain management
Research consistently shows that patients who understand their condition and actively participate in their recovery achieve better outcomes and have fewer recurrences. Foram’s commitment to education is what separates good physiotherapy from truly transformative care.
Conditions Foram Treats at Bones & Balance Niagara Falls
Foram Manish Shah has clinical experience managing a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional conditions, including:
Neck & Upper Body:
- Cervicogenic headaches and neck pain
- Shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff injuries
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Back & Core:
- Lumbar disc herniation and sciatica
- Chronic low back pain
- SI joint dysfunction
- Spondylosis and degenerative disc disease
- Postural back pain from prolonged sitting
Lower Body:
- Hip bursitis and hip flexor tightness
- Knee osteoarthritis and ligament injuries (ACL, MCL)
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
- Plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains
- IT band syndrome
Specialty Areas:
- Motor vehicle accident (MVA) injuries — learn more about MVA physiotherapy
- Workplace and repetitive strain injuries — workplace injury rehab
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance — vestibular therapy Niagara Falls
- Neurological rehabilitation and movement retraining — neuro rehab services
Why Patients in Niagara Falls Choose Foram Manish Shah
- Internationally trained — physiotherapy degree from India + kinesiology master’s from Canada
- Dual-degree advantage — combines movement science and clinical therapy for superior outcomes
- Manual Therapy certified — advanced hands-on skills for complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Patient-centered approach — your goals, your pace, your personalized plan
- Empowers patients — thorough education so you stay healthy long after treatment ends
- Collaborative care — works within a full multidisciplinary team at Bones & Balance
- Evidence-based practice — every treatment decision backed by current clinical research
- Compassionate and thorough — takes time to truly understand your situation before treating
Book Your Appointment with Foram Manish Shah Today
Are you ready to take the first step toward a pain-free, more active life? Foram Manish Shah is currently welcoming new patients at Bones & Balance Physical Therapy & Rehab, located at Pio Plaza, 8685 Lundy’s Lane, Unit 8, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4.
📞 Call us: (905) 358-8088 📧 Email us: admin@bonesandbalancept.com 🕐 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Yes! Foram is currently accepting new patients at Bones & Balance Physical Therapy & Rehab in Niagara Falls, Ontario. You can book your initial assessment by calling (905) 358-8088 or visiting our contact page.
Foram holds both a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Master of Kinesiology — a rare dual-degree combination that gives her deep expertise in both clinical treatment and movement science. She is also a certified Manual Therapy Provider, making her equipped to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions with advanced hands-on techniques.
Your first session is a comprehensive assessment lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. Foram will take a thorough history, perform a physical examination, explain her findings, and begin developing your individualized treatment plan. Some hands-on treatment may begin in the first session.
Yes. Bones & Balance offers both MVA physiotherapy in Niagara Falls for motor vehicle accident victims and workplace injury rehabilitation for those covered under WSIB. Please contact our clinic to confirm coverage and billing.
Absolutely. Post-surgical rehabilitation is one of Foram's areas of expertise. She works closely with surgeons' protocols to ensure safe, effective recovery after procedures such as knee replacement, hip replacement, rotator cuff repair, and ACL reconstruction.