News and tips about physiotherapy and massage treatment in Stittsville and Ottawa from our Motion Works team, serving Stittsville, Kanata and Ottawa.
Physiotherapy can help our Stittsville clients address their physical injuries and conditions that affect their motion, mobility and balance. The trained therapists at our physical therapy center are here to offer a whole range of treatments for our patients to assist them in recovering from and returning to their normal functional levels of physical ability.
For those living active lives, whether that be through routine gym sessions, weekly team sports, or running, injuries are an inevitability. However, not all sport injuries require weeks or even months of downtime for recovery. This recovery time can be shortened by our Stittsville physiotherapists. Here, we explain more.
Upper back pain is a very common course of discomfort and limited mobility that may be caused by bad posture or muscle strain. Here, our Stittsvilled physiotherapists explain what kinds of physical therapies we prescribe to our patients in order to reduce and eliminate their pain, alleviate their discomfort and improve their mobility.
One of the most common health results of sitting for long periods of time (such as when working at a computer) is limited mobility and discomfort in your mid-back, or thoracic spine. Here, our Stittsville physical therapists explain what kinds of active physiotherapy treatments we prescribe to our patients to help improve the mobility of their thoracic spine.
There are many reasons why someone may be feeling some pain or discomfort in their neck. This can include poor posture or other underlying health conditions. Here, our Stittsville physiotherapists explain some of the exercises and treatments that we commonly use to help with neck pain.
Pained or aching feet is a hugely common issue facing Canadians of all walks of life. Here, our Stittsville physical therapists explain what treatments we offer both to alleviate your discomfort and treat its source, ensuring the same issues don't come up in the future.
Sciatica is a common and quite painful inflammatory condition affecting the sciatic nerve that runs from the base of your smile down both of your legs. Here, our Stittsville physical therapists explain what varieties of treatment we are able to offer to patients who are suffering from pain caused by sciatica in order to both alleviate its symptoms and prevent it from flaring up in the future.
Have you noticed that you've been opting out of activities like games of golf, hiking or dancing because you're worried about falling over? You aren't alone. But, that doesn't mean you won't be able to do these activities again! Here, our Stittsville physical therapists explain how we can help you restore your balance and make sure the fear of falling doesn't hold you back.
Each year in Canada there are 160 000 or more car accidents. These collisions can not only cost you in repairs, but come with serious health risks too. Even if you aren't seriously injured in an automobile accident, a small collision at speed can have long-lasting health consequences for you. Here, our Stittsville physiotherapists explain how physical therapy is able to help rehabilitate you after an accident, especially a car accident.
It's likely been difficult to think about anything but the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the last year and a half. This goes doubly if you contracted the disease. While there is still research being conducted on the long-term effects of COVID-19, there is also emerging research that shows physiotherapy may be able to assist with recovery from pulmonary infections such as COVID-19. Here, our Stittsville physical therapists explain how physiotherapy may be able to help in your recovery.
