News and tips about physiotherapy and massage treatment in Stittsville and Ottawa from our Motion Works team, serving Stittsville, Kanata and Ottawa.
GLA:D is a program designed for individuals diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis. The goal of the GLA:D program is to educate participants about the management of osteoarthritis, provide exercise and strengthening, and improve the lives of individuals with osteoarthritis. We offer the GLAD program run by our physiotherapists at Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville!
Warm weather encourages people to get outside and stay active, but exercising in high temperatures can put extra stress on the body. Without proper precautions, heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can develop quickly. By understanding how heat affects the body and following a few safety strategies, people can continue to exercise safely during hot weather.
Urinary incontinence, or better known as leakage, is a common yet often under-discussed condition that affects people of all ages and genders. Urinary incontinence can range from occasional leaks during exercise to a frequent, urgent need to urinate that disrupts daily life. At Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville, our pelvic floor physiotherapist can help you restore control, improve bladder health, and regain confidence in your everyday activities!
Jaw pain can be frustrating, exhausting, and disruptive to your daily life. If you’re experiencing clicking in your jaw, headaches, facial tension, or pain when chewing, you may be dealing with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ or TMD). At Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville, our experienced TMJ physiotherapists provide evidence-based TMJ physiotherapy in Stittsville, Kanata, and Ottawa. We focus on reducing pain, restoring proper jaw movement, and helping you return to comfortable...
Living with chronic pain can feel frustrating, exhausting, and at times isolating. It is more than the occasional ache or stiffness. Chronic pain can affect how you move, sleep, work, exercise, and enjoy daily life. The good news is that you do not have to figure it out alone. Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville, we help people in Stittsville, Kanata, and Ottawa better understand their pain, move with more confidence, and build practical strategies for lasting improvement. Our team takes ...
As we gear up for a new season of outdoor activities, it’s the perfect time to make sure your helmet is ready to keep you safe! Before you head out, our physiotherapists at Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville share key tips to ensure your helmet fits properly and provides the protection you need.
Winter can be tough on the body. From snow shoveling strains to slips and falls, winter brings unique challenges that many of us don’t think about until discomfort sets in. The good news? Winter doesn’t have to slow you down. With support from Motion Works Physiotherapy in Stittsville, you can protect your body, stay active, and feel your best all winter long!
Frailty is a common condition that comes with aging. It causes many physiological factors to weaken and decline, leaving older adults more susceptible to injury and illness. Strength training is a very effective way to treat, manage, and even prevent symptoms of frailty. Our physiotherapists at Motion Works Physiotherapy in Stittsville can provide older adults with personalized exercise programs that focus on increasing muscle mass and strength, which significantly decline with frailty and age.
The McKenzie Method is used in physiotherapy to assess injuries or discomfort of the musculoskeletal system, with focus on self-management. Anything that affects the spine, joints, muscles, or tendons can be evaluated using the Mckenzie Method. Our physiotherapists at Motion Works Physiotherapy Stittsville can use the McKenzie Method to form a treatment plan and improve symptoms.
Whether you are looking into physiotherapy for personal interest, or your doctor has recommended it, choosing the right physiotherapist for you is important! Here are some tips our physiotherapists at Stittsville recommend for finding the right fit for you!
