Orthotics
It is important to realize that your feet have a direct impact on your body and support you with every step. Research has shown that even the smallest abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on the joints in our body, and may be the cause of foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain. Orthotics are inserts that comfortably fit into shoes.
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Acupuncture/Dry Needling
Acupuncture is the use of sterile needles to manipulate the Qi or to create a local response in the tissue. Active Health Institute has three different providers who practice acupuncture; Physiotherapist, Naturopath and Chiropractor, who are trainined in either “medical acupuncture”, “traditional chinese medicine” and/or both.
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Active Release Techniques (ART®)
Active Release Technique is a hands-on treatment used for treating soft-tissue (i.e. muscle, tendon, fascia, nerves). A certified ART® practitioner utilizes a thorough history, physical and biomechanical exam to properly diagnose the soft-tissue injury. These injuries are often a result of repetitive strain, cumulative trauma, adhesions, tissue hypoxia and joint dysfunction.
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Registered Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is a hands-on technique used to assess and treat the soft tissues of the body. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy can be beneficial for relaxation and stress reduction, decreasing pain and inflammation, improving mobility and increasing circulation of blood and lymph.
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Chiropractic Care
The Active Health Institute was originally known as the Barrhaven Chiropractic Health Centre. The longest serving chiropractic clinic in Barrhaven (Ottawa), we take great pride in our extensive clinical experience and we strive to stay current with new research in order to ensure evidence based chiropractic care.
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Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists believe in a patient centered model of care, emphasizing one-on-one, hands-on treatment. We take great pride in providing our patients with the appropriate amount of time, attention and education required to get them better, faster. Regardless if you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, child, adult or senior, we tailor each individual’s treatment plan in order to properly treat a variety of conditions.
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Concussion Management
Our clinic is now an official Complete Concussion Management™ clinic. As concussions have become the focus for both professional and amateur athletes around the world, we at Active Health Institute wanted to be at the forefront of concussion diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation.
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Vestibular Rehab
The vestibular system is made up of components of the inner ear and brain. It is responsible for processing sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements. Injury or disorders of the vestibular system can result in symptoms such as; vertigo (a feeling of the room spinning around you), imbalance, nausea and/or visual impairment.
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Bracing
Bracing is commonly used with orthopedic conditions to help decrease pain, improve function and provide stability or support to the joint. Braces come in a variety of designs, but most are constructed with a combination of ridged and flexible materials. Whether you require a custom made ridged brace or a simple compressive sleeve, your health care provider at the Active Health Institute can assess and fit you accordingly.
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic physiotherapy (also known as pelvic floor physiotherapy) is the assessment and treatment of conditions that manifest in the pelvic region. Pelvic pain originates from the lowest part of your abdomen, below the umbilicus and between the hip bones. Symptoms may arise from various conditions; however, one of the most common causes of pelvic pain is the musculoskeletal system.
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