We are a team of Physiotherapists that can help you to reduce pain, recover from injuries, restore movement, and return to the activities you enjoy.
Each treatment is prescribed to your individual needs, we help you through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and fitness.
Our experienced Physiotherapists are all registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
What can you expect in your visit?
Our physiotherapy services are different because we look beyond your symptoms to understand the factors contributing to your condition. We provide one-on-one, hands-on care with your physiotherapist and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs and goals.
We don’t just treat body parts, we treat and take care of people.
We assess your condition and work with you to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Your treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and may include hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercise, education, and other evidence-based treatment approaches.
Whether you are dealing with a recent injury, chronic pain, a sports injury, or difficulty with everyday movement, we are here to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.
At Greenboro Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic, we provide physiotherapy for:
• Back and neck pain
• Sciatica and herniated discs
• Nerve-related pain and tingling in the extremities
• Shoulder and knee problems
• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Tendon injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- TMJ pain
- Headaches
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Post-concussion rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Vertigo (BPPV)
- Balance and mobility problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
Our physiotherapy clinic in Ottawa offers a variety of treatment techniques including but not limited to:
McKenzie System assessment and management
Luis Ramirez and Lina Gutierrez are Certified Providers of the Robin McKenzie institute of Canada since 2008.
The McKenzie Method is a biopsychosocial system of musculoskeletal care emphasizing patient empowerment and self-treatment. This system of diagnosis and patient management applies to acute, subacute and chronic conditions of the spine and extremities. It offers a reliable and practical approach that focuses on “what patients need” and not on “what therapists want to do”.
- Backed by years of research, evidence and clinical practice
- Known to show results in as little as two to three visits
- Assessment-driven and individualized treatment plans
- Active, not passive, therapy strategies for more successful management
- Cost efficient – treatment without expensive tests or procedures
- Non-invasive – no needles, no scalpel
- Self-directed and managed – we work with you and teach you
- Preventative – lifelong knowledge and skills
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a movement based diagnostic system which systematically finds the cause of pain – not just the source – by logically breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment. It is used to classify movement patterns and direct manual therapy and therapeutic excercise interventions.
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool used to identify risk of injury by checking imbalances in mobility and stability during seven fundamental movement patterns. These movement patterns are designed to provide observable performance of basic locomotor, manipulative and stabilizing movements by placing an individual in extreme positions where weaknesses and imbalances become noticeable if appropriate mobility and motor control is not utilized. Once these deficiencies have been identified through the FMS Screen, a program of corrective exercises is then developed with the goal of preventing musculoskeletal injuries.
Dry Needling and Acupuncture
Functional dry Dry needling Is the use of sterile acupuncture needles to reset muscles and restore function. Most patients will not even feel the needle penetrate the skin, but once it has and is advanced into the muscle, the feeling of discomfort can vary from patient to patient. The patient may only feel a cramping sensation locally or they may feel a referral of pain to other areas which they are seeking treatment.
Reproduction of pain can be a helpful diagnostic indicator of the cause of the patient’s symptoms.
Patients soon learn to recognize and even welcome this sensation as it results in deactivating the trigger point, thereby reducing pain and restoring normal length and function of the involved muscle. Typically positive results are apparent within 2-4 treatment sessions but can vary depending on the cause and duration of the symptoms, with very few side effects.
Therapeutic Excercise
Therapeutic exercise is a key component of any rehabilitation program and should be included as part of the concurrent care of any patient. It is a wide range of physical activities that focuses on correcting specific problems, alleviating pain, restoring function and strength, recovering from injuries, improving gait and balance, and promoting health and wellness.
Types of exercises: range of motion, strengthening, balance and coordination, relaxation and endurance.
Manual Therapy
It is a hands-on technique that applies a specific manual force to the body, in order to improve the mobility and function of the individual. The forces are applied taking into consideration a comprehensive assessment that determines the safety of the technique; the classification of the injury; the loading strategy; and bio psychosocial issues aroused during the interaction with the clinician.
Forces in the physiotherapy- manual therapy literature is divided as “thrust manipulation ” (grade 5)and ” Non Thrust manipulation”(Grade 1-4). There is a grading scale to administer such forces described by Maitland:
- Grade 1: Small amplitude rhythmic oscillating mobilization in early range of movement.
- Grade2: Large amplitude rhythmic oscillating mobilization in midrange of movement.
- Grade 3: Large amplitude rhythmic oscillating mobilization to point of limitation in range of movement.
- Grade 4: Small amplitude rhythmic oscillating mobilization at end range of movement.
- Grade 5: (Thrust manipulation) Small amplitude quick thrust at end range of movement. It often causes a cavitation that is no more than bubbles of gas imploding within the joint as the pressure rises. This feature produces a pop or cracking sound on synovial joints.