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Manage Your Arthritis the Natural Way - With the Help of Physiotherapy

Manage Your Arthritis the Natural Way – With the Help of Physiotherapy, Chiro, & Massage

February 5th, 2021

Arthritis Pains Don’t Need to Slow You Down Any Longer! If you have arthritis, then you know all about the difficulties with moving and functioning in daily life that it can present. What you might not know, however, is that physiotherapy, chiro, & massage can help you find relief from your arthritis pain. There is

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COVID-19 PROTOCOL

January 17th, 2021

Our priority is the health and wellbeing of our patients and our Team. In light of COVID-19, we have implemented additional protocols and procedures in order to set your mind at ease and ensure your trust in us. Going forward and on a daily basis, the following is a list of the steps we will take to

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Why you need physical therapy

Prehab. Why you need physiotherapy, chiro, or massage therapy before surgery.

January 15th, 2021

If you have surgery coming up, you probably have a long list of to-do’s and things to prepare before your operation. But one important thing to add to that list is scheduling a consultation with a physiotherapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist! Many people think that physiotherapy, chiro, or massage therapy would only be needed after

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We Will Remain Open!

January 15th, 2021

Dear Patients, We wanted to let you know that the recent announcement by the Ontario government has not imposed any further restrictions on our ability to continue providing  care to our patients. We are pleased to announce that the Ottawa Health Group will remain open. All regulated Health Care Professionals are able to practice in the same

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6 Ways to stay active if you sit at a desk all day

6 Ways to Stay Active if You Sit at a Desk All-Day

January 5th, 2021

Millions of people spend several hours each day sitting at a desk. People who spend much of their day in a sitting position are at a higher risk of developing serious conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Many of these individuals may also be at risk of suffering from repetitive use injuries. It’s

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We Will Remain Open!

December 24th, 2020

We wanted to let our patients know that the second provincial lockdown, beginning on December 26th, will not impact our services and Ottawa Health Group will remain open.  We remain committed to looking after our beloved patients during these challenging times and assure you that we have strict health and safety measures in place to continue

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The Top 5 Benefits of Physiotherapy Treatments for Back and Neck Pain

The Top 5 Benefits of Physiotherapy, Chiro, & Massage Therapy Treatments for Back and Neck Pain

December 15th, 2020

Back and neck pain can have several underlying causes. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar disc herniation, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Lumbar degenerative disc disease occurs when the spinal discs experience “wear and tear,” typically due to aging. When the

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3 Things to do to wake up feeling better

Say Goodbye to Those Morning Aches and Pains. 3 Things to Do to Wake Up Feeling Better.

December 5th, 2020

There comes a time when you wake up and no longer bounce out of bed. Whether you are dealing with an old injury, a new issue, chronic aches, and pains, or joint stiffness, the simple act of getting out of bed in the morning can leave you wishing you could fall back into the pillows

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