What Is a Physiotherapist?
Ottawa Physical Rehab Clinic's physiotherapy treatment helps to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient's mobility, function, and well-being.
Physiotherapy helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness. Physiotherapists get you involved in your recovery.
Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body works and specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury and disability.
Physiotherapy includes treatment of injury rehabilitation, as well as prevention of injury, and promotion of health and fitness.
Physiotherapists often work in teams with other health professionals to help meet an individual's healthcare needs.
Some of the range of physiotherapy techniques used are manual therapies, joint manipulation, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation services, and massage therapy.
Our registered physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients.
A physiotherapist can also help prevent further injury by listening to patients' needs and expectations and working together to plan the most appropriate treatment for any individual condition, including setting goals and creating an integrated approach for treatment outcomes.
What Do Physiotherapists Treat
Our physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat a variety of different conditions including:
- Elbow and wrist pain
- Postural dysfunction
- Chronic pains
- Sports injuries
- Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Acute and chronic
- musculoskeletal injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Neck pain
- Soft tissue injury
- Hip and knee pain
- Foot and ankle pain
- Motor vehicle accident injuries
- Pelvic pain management
- Future injury prevention
- Back Pain Relief
- Knee Pain
Patient's Feedback
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My husband and I have been long time clients of Petra. She is an excellent Massage Therapist! Every session with her will leave you feeling so relaxed and better all... read more
Rowena Cruzado
17 March 2021 -
Great place. Abdallah is very knowledgeable, caring and spends the entire time carefully to resolve the patient’s problems. Thanks to his excellent support, I am quickly recovering from my shoulder... read more
seyedvahid khodaei
6 August 2025 -
I am very satisfied with service and care. All, front desk staff and specialists are professional and compassionate. My big thanks for Dr. Stoltz, I received high quality treatments related to my injury. I... read more
Anastasia Roenko Art
30 January 2025 -
Beyond impressed with Petra! Her energy is positive and gives me hope in relieving back and hip pain. She takes her time to explain what she notices, next steps etc.... read more
Tammy Prescod
1 April 2025 -
I found Abdallah to be extremely skilled and attentive to my back issues, I'm very grateful to have found him! I would highly recommend him as a physiotherapist. He's also... read more
Helen Tweddle
15 November 2024 -
My mother worked with Petra and Karolina and she said that they were very helpful for her. She also said that they were way better than the previous establishment. I... read more
yaser Abidakadr
22 August 2025
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What To Expect on Your First Visit
Your first appointment will start with an initial assessment. You will be asked many detailed questions about your pain or injury and what are your goals for treatment.
Next, your practitioner will do several physical tests to determine things such as your:
- Range of Motion (mobility and flexibility)
- Strength
- Ligament and Joint stability
- Reflexes, Sensation
- Nerve Tests
- Swelling
- Palpation (which specific ligaments, bones, joints, and tendons are tender to touch)
These tests are designed to help your physiotherapist diagnose your pain or injury, and then determine the best treatment plan for your condition.
Your treatment will be based on your diagnosis. We at OPRC consider education one of the most important aspects of therapy and will provide you with information about your condition and its management.
Understanding your condition allows you to take a direct and positive role in your recovery.
FAQs About Physiotherapists in Ottawa
The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about physiotherapy in Ottawa:
Hours of operation:
Monday
8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday
By appointment only
Sunday
Closed
