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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Great doctor that listens to your needs and cares about your recovery. Dr Stoltz is witty and proficient at his occupation. His wife at reception is a total gem,... read more
Marie G
1 January 2025 -
Honest, professional and effective. I have been suffering through back pain for the past 2 years. I spent thousands of dollars on physiotherapy, massage, and other forms of relief. The... read more
Daniel Polan
27 March 2022 -
Thank you Ottawa Physical Rehab Clinic! I started seeing Dr. Greg Scholtz for a workplace injury. Since then, I've constantly seen improvements! The team at OPRC are very compassionate and extremely... read more
Sandra Donovan
26 February 2024 -
I really enjoyed my treatment with Petra. She is an excellent massage therapist, respectful and very attentive to your needs. Highly recommended. Patricia
Yves Leduc
26 March 2022 -
My name's Carlos and I met Dr. Greg on mid July 2020. Initially I was there for back pain. I recall month and a half or two when I started... read more
Kpmm Supervision
27 February 2022 -
I was in a cycling accident that caused a complicated and painful fracture. Yoon was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She provided excellent service, and gave me... read more
Sally Tibbits
12 September 2024
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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
