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Physiotherapy & rehabilitation services
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres offers a full range of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sport medicine services across Ottawa.
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Active Release Technique
ART (Active Release Technique) is a movement-based massage technique that treats dysfunctions in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tu
Acupuncture
Classical acupuncture is a safe, therapeutic treatment developed in China thousands of years ago to naturally treat pain and encourage healing. With the advancement of modern studi
ADP Assessments
The objective of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is to provide consumer centered support and funding to Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities and to provid
Aquatherapy
Whirlpool and aquatic therapy are popular treatments for clients with arthritis, chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries. This type of therapy involves submersing the injured or
Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It's caused by trauma to the 7th cranial nerve, and is potentially permanent. Th
Blocked Milk Ducts
Blocked milk ducts are a common problem for many women who are breast-feeding. A blocked milk duct will produce reddened skin over the area where the milk ducts are blocked, with a
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain describes pain that has lasted past the usual time frame for recovery. Chronic pain may be associated with illness, disease, injury, or post-MVA. It may be felt as hea
Concussion Rehab
A concussion is an injury that occurs to the brain when a force is transmitted to the head that causes the brain to shake inside of the skull. This can be from a direct hit to the
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is becoming a treatment of choice in areas of pain, rehabilitation and neurology. Also called CST, or cranial osteopathy, it is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-o
Custom Bracing
Pro Physio provides a complete line of custom and "ready to fit" braces. We carry braces for injuries to the knee, ankle, shoulder, back, wrist and hand. These braces may
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are individualized inserts for your shoes that help to alleviate foot, knee, hip, or back pain. The orthotics are made from a foam imprint or cast mold of your foo
Ergonomic Assessments
An ergonomic assessment is performed at your job site by a Regisitered Physiotherapist or Certified Kinesiologist who has additional courses and training in ergonomics. The goal of
Functional Capacity Evaluations
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's ability to perform their work-related tasks using objective and measurable tests. Funct
Gait Analysis/Training
Gait analysis is a measurement of your walking patterns and is used to identify potential problem areas from atypical patterns. The physiotherapist will observe your feet and legs,
Graston Technique
Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restric
Home Visits
Our Home Care division has Registered Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists to provide home physiotherapy and home massage therapy throughout the Greater Ottawa Region. This enab
Intramuscular Stimulation
Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is an effective method in the treatment of chronic pain associated with neuropathies and shortened muscles. IMS is similar to traditional acupunctur
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT) is a treatment technique that combines gentle massage techniques, with anatomical knowledge, to redirect the flow of lymphatic fluid to the most ef
Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Although lymphedema tends to affect just one arm or leg, sometimes both arms or both legs may be sw
Manual & Manipulative Therapists (Part A & B)
Manual and manipulative therapists are Registered Physiotherapists who have completed advanced training in spinal and peripheral joint manipulations and manual therapy. They have b
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a manual technique that physiotherapists and massage therapists use to manipulate the fascia, the structural tissues of your body. The fascia surrounds all of
Neuro Rehab
Physiotherapy can help people dealing with neurological conditions such as stroke, quadriplegia, paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, and mul
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of drug-free non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joi
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Urinary incontinence is an important health issue to many people. It is the inability of your body to retain urine and may affect a person at any age. Men and women may experience
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is one of the many regulated health professions in Canada that focuses on the treatment and prevention of physical injury and disease. Physiotherapists have completed
Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery Program
Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery Program Are you or a loved one still feeling the long term effects of COVID-19? Whether you are struggling with fatigue, weakness, balance
Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
Hélène Charlebois - Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist My name is Hélène Charlebois. I am a Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist. Being a leading expert in food and nutriti
Registered Massage Therapists
Massage therapy is a manual treatment technique for the soft tissues in the body, such as tendons, muscles, ligaments, and fascia. A Registered Massage Therapist is trained to eval
Rehab/Kinesiology
Kinesiologists are specialists in the science of human movement. After four years of university education in Kinesiology, they become experts in how the human body functions, as we
Rheumatology
A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints
Shockwave Therapy
Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a therapeutic device designed to increase the growth of new blood vessels. The added circulation will promote tissue healing in the injured site. SWT se
Sport Chiropractor
Sport chiropractors are specialists in manual adjustment of the vertebrae of the spine and other joints of the body. Adjustment helps relieve pain and restore normal functioning to
Sport Physiotherapy
Sport physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that focuses on the evaluation and rehabilitation of spinal and musculoskeletal injuries sustained from the participation in sport.
TMJ Dysfunction
TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) Dysfunction is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic pain, especially in the muscles of mastication. The TMJ connects your jaw to the side of yo
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based program designed to promote central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits. VRT can help with a variety of