Frailty and Strength Training
Frailty is common with aging, but it isn’t inevitable. Our physiotherapists at Manotick Physioworks can help prevent or manage symptoms of frailty.
Prevention & Treatment News
Enjoy news and tips from our Manotick Physiotherapists on how physiotherapy and massage treatment can help to keep you feeling your very best.
Proper Fitting of Helmets
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 Manotick Physioworks share key tips to ensure your helmet fits properly and provides the protection you need.
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
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 Manotick Physioworks, our pelvic floor physiotherapists can help you restore control, improve bladder health, and regain confidence in your everyday activities!
Paediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Many parents are surprised to learn that pelvic floor physiotherapy is not just for adults! Children also experience bladder, bowel, and pelvic pain issues. At Manotick Physioworks, our paediatric pelvic floor physiotherapists can help children improve function, manage symptoms, and build healthy habits in a safe, supportive environment!
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. The prostate is a small gland found just below the bladder that often gets bigger with age, which can cause symptoms that may become bothersome. Our pelvic floor physiotherapists at Manotick PhysioWorks can help treat BPH, among various other pelvic floor issues.
What is the McKenzie Method in Physiotherapy?
The McKenzie Method is used in physiotherapy to assess injuries or discomfort of the musculoskeletal system, with focus on the patient and their ability to self-manage. This means that anything that affects the spine, joints, muscles, or tendons can be evaluated in physiotherapy by using the Mckenzie Method. Our physiotherapists at Manotick Physioworks can use the McKenzie Method to form a treatment plan and improve symptoms.
What is the GLA:D program for osteoarthritis?
GLA:D is a program designed for individuals diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects millions of individuals across Canada, impacting their ability to be active and do the things they love. 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. Our physiotherapist at Manotick PhysioWorks, Jessica Fieldhouse, will be running a third G...
Massage Therapy for Headaches and Migraines
Massage therapy can be an effective method for treating migraines and headaches. Massage therapy may help decrease the intensity, frequency, and overall impact of migraines and headaches. Massage therapy can also help relax tight muscles, improve circulation, and relieve stress.
Massage Therapy and Sunburns:Understanding the risk
Unfortunately, massage therapy is not recommended if you have a fresh or peeling sunburn. Our massage therapists at Manotick PhysioWorks emphasize the importance of avoiding massage therapy with sunburned skin.
How Physiotherapy Can Benefit Runners
Whether you’re an expert runner, or an amateur, our physiotherapists at Manotick PhysioWorks can help you maintain peak physical shape, or recover from an injury. Our goal is to help you continue to enjoy your running experience!
In Honour of National Physiotherapy Month: A Brief History of Physiotherapy
May is National Physiotherapy Month! During this time, we show appreciation for all the hard work physiotherapists, physiotherapy residents, and physiotherapy assistants do for their clients. Especially at our own clinic, Manotick PhysioWorks!
Physiotherapy for Swimmer's Shoulder
With summer in full swing, it’s finally perfect swimming weather again! Our physiotherapists at Manotick PhysioWorks outline how they can help you prevent and/or manage the symptoms of swimmer’s shoulder.
Dizziness vs. Vertigo: Physiotherapy Treatment for Vestibular Disorders
Dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably but they are defined differently, and it is important to know the difference. Our physiotherapists at Manotick PhysioWorks go over the difference between the two, and treatment for vestibular disorders.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy For New Moms
Pregnancy can lead to a variety of additional postnatal health conditions, the most common being back pain, urinary incontinence, and reduced strength and flexibility. As a new mom, it’s important to take care of yourself! Here are some benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy for new moms.
Physiotherapy During the Winter Season
As winter arrives and temperatures drop, many people prefer to stay indoors. However, some choose winter sports and hobbies to stay active, which is vital for physical and mental well-being. Our physiotherapists at Ottawa emphasize the benefits of physiotherapy and winter activities.
The Role of Physiotherapy in Maintaining Stability as We Age
Whether it's walking, climbing stairs, or simply standing upright, balance is a fundamental skill that can decline with age. Fortunately, physiotherapy offers a comprehensive solution to address these concerns.
Understanding Incontinence & the Role of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Incontinence can significantly impact a person's physical and emotional well-being. However, with the help of pelvic floor physiotherapy, many individuals find relief from the symptoms and regain control over their bladder and bowel functions.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: The Key to a Smooth Pregnancy & Labour
As an expectant mother, ensuring your body is well-prepared for the upcoming labour and delivery is essential for a positive birthing experience.
Fall Weather & Joint Health
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisper, the arrival of fall brings with it a unique set of challenges for our bodies, particularly our joints. While the season is undoubtedly beautiful, the drop in temperature and atmospheric pressure can have a significant impact on joint health.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy & IBS Symptoms
Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be challenging and disruptive to your daily life. While there is no cure for IBS, there are strategies and treatments available to manage and alleviate its symptoms.
Vestibular Physiotherapy: Regaining Balance & Quality of Life
Maintaining our balance and stability is an intricate process that relies on the proper functioning of our vestibular system. Vestibular physiotherapy offers effective rehabilitation and relief, empowering individuals to regain control, improve their balance, and restore their confidence.
The Role of Physiotherapy in Managing Arthritis Symptoms
Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide. This diverse group of diseases targets the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Physiotherapy can help address pain and mobility issues, while improving the overall quality of life!
TMJ Pain: How Physiotherapy Can Help
If you suffer from pain or discomfort in your jaw, you may be experiencing TMJ pain. In this post, our Ottawa physiotherapists discuss the common causes and symptoms of TMJ pain, and share how physiotherapy can help.
Unlocking the Power of Sports Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian
Each athlete has unique needs when it comes to fueling for sports performance. An athlete’s genetics, level of competition, personal preferences, and the sport in question all play an important role when it comes to optimizing nutrition.
The Power of Rehabilitative Yoga
Explore the benefits of rehabilitative yoga; a personalized approach combining yoga and rehabilitation techniques for healing, pain management, and enhanced well-being!
Physiotherapy for Blocked Milk Ducts
Blocked milk ducts can cause pain and frustration for nursing mothers. In this blog post, we will explore how physiotherapy can provide relief for a blocked milk duct and promote optimal milk flow.
Postpartum Physiotherapy: Feel Like Yourself Again
During her pregnancy, a woman's body will go through important changes. That said, these changes can also lead to pressure, misalignment and pain in various areas of the body. Our Manotick physiotherapists explain how postpartum physiotherapy can help with recovery.
Physical Therapy for a Sedentary Lifestyle
Many of us spend most of our days sitting at our desk, then arrive home too exhausted to exercise. This can take a toll on our body over time. Today, our Manotick physiotherapists explain how physiotherapy and nutrition services can help you break the health impacts and habits that result from a sedentary lifestyle.
Physiotherapy for Low Back Pain
Expectant and new moms with low back pain can benefit from prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy. Our Manotick physiotherapists explain how we can help alleviate low back pain and discomfort, and the types of exercises and treatments usually involved.
Physiotherapy Post Surgery
Rehabilitation therapy will play an important role in helping patients recover from a surgical procedure and regain strength and mobility. Our Manotick physical therapists explain what's involved in post-surgery rehabilitation physiotherapy and who may benefit.
Prenatal & Post-Natal Physiotherapy
Women's bodies undergo significant changes during pregnancy. Most will experience urinary incontinence, back pain, pelvic pain and more. Here, our Manotick physiotherapists discuss how prenatal and post-natal (postpartum) physiotherapy can help with pain prevention and recovery from childbirth.
Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
People who suffer from frozen shoulder experience pain and stiffness in their shoulder joint. Today, our Manotick physiotherapists explain how this condition can be treated with acupuncture and dry needling as part of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy for Arthritis
If you live with arthritis, completing everyday tasks and activities can be painful due to joint discomfort and swelling, coupled with being unable to tell when you might have a bad day. Today, our Manotick physiotherapists explain how physiotherapy can help treat arthritis and manage pain.
Chronic Pain Treatment & Physiotherapy
With physiotherapy, we can help restore function, movement and mobility using specific physical methods in an area of a person's body impacted by chronic pain due to disease or injury. In this post, our Manotick physical therapists define chronic pain and how physiotherapy may help.
What is IMS & Is It Right for Me?
IMS (intramuscular stimulation) is a form of 'dry needling' treatment. Small, sterile acupuncture needles are placed in the muscles of a patient to release tension, alleviate strains and aid injury recovery. Here, our Manotick physical therapists explain when IMS may be right for you.
Physiotherapy for Joint Pain
Many Canadians deal with joint pain, especially older individuals. Joint pain often falls under the umbrella of "arthritis". However, things are rarely that simple. Our Manotick physiotherapists discuss the types of joint pain treatments, including various types of physiotherapy, we can offer our clients at our clinic.
Stress Management Consultations
Do you often feel stuck when it comes to handling stressful situations, particularly when they're related to an activity or project you're passionate about? This is a very common issue. Our Manotick physiotherapists explain how it can be overcome with stress management consults.
Mental Performance Consulting
Our Manotick physiotherapists recommend integrating mental performance consultations into training, whether you're engaging in high-performance physical activities or looking to improve your everyday mindset.
Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy & Exercises
Osteoarthritis can cause pain, discomfort and a loss of mobility in the joints. Our Manotick physiotherapists can work with you and your physician to integrate physiotherapy into your treatment plan.
Sports Therapy in Manotick
You may commonly associate the phrase 'no pain, no gain' with being physically active. However, the adage isn't necessarily true for people participating in sports and trying to stay active. Our Manotick physiotherapists explain how sports physiotherapy can help treat acute or progressive injuries.
Learn More About Our Services
We offer a variety of therapeutic treatments to help you recover and get back in motion.
Our Services