Giacomo Silvestri MScPT

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Giacomo Silvestri MScPT

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Details

Giacomo is a highly experienced vestibular and concussion physiotherapist providing effective vestibular rehabilitation treatment for all varieties of vestibular conditions. He graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology followed by the completion of a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toronto. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT) the highest level of training available in orthopaedic manual therapy. Giacomo also enjoys the art of teaching and is involved in mentorship at the University of Toronto MSc. PT program. Giacomo stays active by playing ultimate frisbee, training for triathlon and strength training. He is currently working toward completing an IronMan Triathlon. And if his name is not evidence enough, Giacomo is happy to be able to treat patients who speak Italian!

Our clinics utilize infra-red goggle technology to view nystagmus during our assessment and treatment.  We offer a detailed and thorough assessment and provide reports about diagnoses back to our patients' physician or specialist.

Our Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Program has successfully treated thousands of patients with disorders such as BPPV, vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis, PPPD, post-concussion, vestibular migraine, cervicogenic dizziness, MdDS among many others.

We offer direct billing through auto insurance, and most extended health insurance plans.

Our well known Dizziness Clinics are conveniently located throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We also offer virtual vestibular rehabilitation through telehealth appointments.
Contact us today for more details.

Locations

Cornerstone Physiotherapy - Markham

5051 Hwy 7 unit 5, Markham, ON L3R 1N3, Canada

(905) 209-6830

Map of 5051 Hwy 7 unit 5, Markham, ON L3R 1N3, Canada

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Certifications

Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
Fundamentals of Vestibular Rehabilitation (Cornerstone Rehabilitation Academy)
Long COVID Rehabilitation Training (CHM)
Concussion Management – Assessment & Treatment
Concussion Rehabilitation: Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome (R2P)

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Telemedicine

Serving patients in these regions:

  • CA - Ontario

Professional Association Membership

  • Canadian Physical Therapy Association

Procedures and Tools

  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • Dix Hallpike
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment
  • Infrared lenses or Frenzel goggles
  • Neurologic exam
  • Oculomotor testing

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Licensing