Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa wishes you and your family a wonderful Holiday season! Please be advised that Activa will be closed from December 24, 2019 until January 2, 2020. Feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule your physiotherapy or massage therapy appointment for the New Year: 613-744-4188. Happy Holidays! Barbara Stefanska, RPT MAOwner, Activa …
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Activa is proud to celebrate 23 years of service in Rockliffe Park / New Edinburgh Thank you for your ongoing business and referrals! We look forward to offering physiotherapy, massage therapy and personal training to you, your family and friends in Ottawa for many years to come. We appreciate your referrals and welcome new patients …
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“Mommy thumb” (de Quervain’s tenosynovitis) is a common condition among new mothers when tendons from the thumb to the wrist are inflamed causing mild discomfort to severe pain on the thumb side of the wrist. While anyone can develop de Quervain’s, mommy thumb is often caused by stress on the wrist among new mothers who …
Spring gardening season is here! Before you start planting your favourite flowers, make sure you keep safety in mind to avoid muscle strain or back injury. Small changes to your movements and gardening habits will allow you to enjoy spring gardening and the beauty it brings. Gardening is a physical activity so think of it as …
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Did you know that knee pain can result from conditions that you might not associate with your knee? People often seek orthopaedic consultation for knee pain, although not all knee pain requires surgery. Knee pain is complex and can be the result of a number of factors involving surrounding joint dysfunction. We often associate knee injury with sports …
Your First Appointment at Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa At Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa, you begin with an extensive assessment with Registered Physiotherapist Barbara Stefanska. We start by reviewing your health history then evaluate your pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes and sensation. Based on your assessment, your Physiotherapist establishes a diagnosis and partners with you to …
