Physiotherapy in Ottawa
Like chiropractic, physiotherapy is a safe, drug-free, non-invasive way of combating faulty movement and other neuromusculoskeletal limitations. Whereas chiropractic addresses the joints of the spine and extremities, physiotherapy is more concerned with the soft tissue components. It’s an excellent approach to aid in recovery from surgery or injury, improve strength and mobility and create greater stability.
At Ottawa Health: Performance and Rehabilitation, we don’t use physiotherapy assistants—you will be working with your physiotherapist, one-on-one, for your entire visit.
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Our physiotherapist, Taofiq, graduated from Western University with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology then pursued and obtain his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa.
Who Can Benefit from Physiotherapy?
Although people of all walks of life can benefit from physiotherapy, we have the experience, expertise and certifications to provide physiotherapy to elite athletes, including professionals, in every sport. We also offer a state-of-the-art rehab bay with cutting-edge technology and a full gym.
If you’re dealing with illness or injury that affects your functional ability and performance, whether in daily activities or athletic endeavors, physiotherapy can help you recover, rehabilitate, gain strength and improve mobility.
Physiotherapy is the option of choice for a number of situations, such as:
- Arthritis or chronic conditions like MS
- Concussion recovery and rehabilitation
- Disc herniations (neck or low back)
- Motor vehicle accident care
- Osteoarthritis
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Post-trauma rehabilitation (fracture cast or brace removal)
- Sports injuries, whether new or chronic
- Sprain/strain injuries
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
- Work injuries, whether new or chronic
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not the same as massage, physiotherapists have received many years of education and training to manage various conditions. Massage therapy is often used in combination with physiotherapy to achieve quicker and long-lasting results.
What problems can physiotherapy help with?
- Injuries or problems arising from the musculoskeletal system
- Sport or workplace-related injuries
- Chronic or acute pain
- Improving athletic performance
- Concussions
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One benefit of our facility is that we are incredibly collaborative. Our professional healthcare providers often communicate and work together on the same case. We have found that using each other’s skills and interests has allowed for better quality and more efficient care for our patients.
Our Comprehensive Approach
Our physiotherapists offer a wide range of techniques, which are tailored to your specific needs. We educate our patients on the causes of their condition as well as how to improve movement to avoid future problems. We offer targeted movement and exercise therapy to help your body recover and relearn proper movement patterns.
Our physiotherapists include such therapies as:
- Active Release Techniques®
- Acupuncture
- Fascial mobilization
- McKenzie Method
- Mulligan Mobilization with Movement
Schedule Today
We want to help you move without restriction and optimize your strength. Since that looks different for everybody, your physiotherapy plan will not be the same as anyone else’s. It will be customized for your unique situation and body mechanics. Contact us today to book an appointment.
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