Evolution Physiotherapy: Your Path to Pain-Free Living

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Understanding Your Pain and Offering Relief

At Evolution Physiotherapy, we understand how chronic pain and injuries can impact your daily life. Our expert physiotherapists, with over 200 years of combined clinical experience, are dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs. Whether you’re dealing with sports injuries, post-surgery recovery, or chronic pain, we’re here to help you regain strength and mobility.

Our services include manual therapy, exercise prescription, dry needling, pain management, and rehabilitation programs designed to target the root cause of your pain and accelerate your recovery. Experience compassionate care and effective treatments in a welcoming environment.

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The Risks of Ignoring Your Pain

Living with pain isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s a barrier to enjoying your life to the fullest. Ignoring your pain can lead to more than just physical discomfort. It can impact your overall quality of life, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks, participate in activities you love, and maintain your emotional well-being. When pain is left untreated, it can worsen over time, leading to chronic conditions that are harder to manage and treat. This not only affects your physical health but can also take a toll on your mental health, causing frustration, anxiety, and depression.

By addressing your pain early with professional physiotherapy, you can prevent these negative outcomes and take control of your health and happiness.

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Back Pain

Struggling with constant back pain that disrupts your daily life? Our expert physiotherapists at Evolution Physiotherapy can help alleviate your discomfort through targeted treatments designed to strengthen your back and restore your mobility.

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Neck Pain

Is neck pain making it hard to focus and enjoy life? Our personalized physiotherapy plans aim to reduce pain and improve neck function, helping you feel better and move more freely.

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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can severely limit your range of motion and activities. Our skilled team provides specialized therapies to address the root causes of your shoulder pain, promoting healing and improving strength.

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Knee Pain

Knee pain can hinder your ability to walk, run, or even stand comfortably. Evolution Physiotherapy offers comprehensive treatments to reduce knee pain, enhance joint function, and support your active lifestyle.

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Post Surgical

Recovering from surgery can be a challenging journey. Our post-surgical rehabilitation programs are designed to support your recovery, reduce pain, and help you regain strength and mobility effectively.

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Sports Injuries

Sports injuries can sideline you from the activities you love. Our experienced physiotherapists provide specialized care to help you recover quickly and safely, so you can get back to peak performance.

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At Evolution Physiotherapy, we understand how challenging it can be to live with pain. Our caring and dedicated team is here to provide the support and treatment you need to reclaim your life.

You deserve to move freely, feel better, and get back to doing what you love. Let us help you overcome pain and improve your quality of life. Take the first step towards healing with Evolution Physiotherapy.

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Why Choose Evolution Physiotherapy?

Expert Physiotherapists

Our team consists of highly trained and certified physiotherapists with extensive experience (over 200 years) in various specialties. We stay updated with the latest techniques and treatments to ensure you receive the best care possible.

Personalized Treatment Plans

We understand that every patient is unique. We create customized treatment plans tailored to your needs, goals, and lifestyle. Your recovery and well-being are our top priorities.

Comprehensive Services

From manual therapy and exercise prescription to advanced treatments like dry needling, we offer a wide range of services to address all your physiotherapy needs.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our Kanata clinic is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to provide you with the highest standard of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Convenient Access for Kanata, Stittsville, and Ottawa Residents:

Our clinic is conveniently located to serve the residents of Kanata, Stittsville, and Ottawa. It offers easy access for those seeking top-notch physiotherapy care.

Serving Kanata, Stittsville, and Ottawa since 2011

“We can help eliminate your pain and restore your function. Evolution Physiotherapy strives to be different by improving the quality and selection of services delivered. We have provided physiotherapy services to over 10,000 clients since we opened in 2011.”

– Allen Hicks, Owner/Physiotherapist

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Comprehensive Physiotherapy Services

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Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore function.

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Exercise Prescription

Customized exercise programs to strengthen, stretch, and condition your body.

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Dry Needling

Targeted treatment for muscle pain and dysfunction.

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Sports Rehabilitation

Specialized programs to help athletes recover and return to peak performance.

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Concussion Management

Multi-system approach to recovering as quickly as possible from a concussion

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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Comprehensive care to support your recovery after surgery.

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Chronic Pain Management

Strategies and treatments to manage and alleviate long-term pain.

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Vestibular Treatment

Effective for symptoms including vertigo, headaches, and poor balance

Meet Our Compassionate Team at Evolution Physiotherapy

Our team of skilled practitioners is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.

Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clinic, ensuring you receive the best treatment.

Allen Hicks

Allen Hicks

Owner | Physiotherapist

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Allen is one of the only physiotherapists in Ottawa who holds both the FCAMPT (Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy) and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credentials and has taught post-graduate physiotherapy courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

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Fozy Jose

Physiotherapist

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Fozy is a bilingual Registered Physiotherapist who has been practicing since 2010.

She has completed numerous postgraduate courses in manual therapy to assess and treat spinal, peripheral, and neuromusculoskeletal injuries. She also treats Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) and concussions and has taken extensive post-graduate courses to treat various Vestibular disorders like complex BPPV, dizziness, Imbalance, and PPPD.

Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Vestibular Rehab Practitioner
Concussion Management Practitioner

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Kirsti Watson

Kirsti Watson

Physiotherapist

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Kirsti is a Registered Physiotherapist experienced in working with sports and musculoskeletal injuries and pain.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience and Mental Health at Carleton University and then finished a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Kirsti has taken continuing courses in manual therapy, prescription exercise, and treating dancers and artistic athletes.

Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Level 2 Upper Quadrant
Level 2 Lower Quadrant

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Hear Directly from Other Patients about Evolution Physiotherapy’s Successes

“My daughter suffered a hockey injury and Evolution Physiotherapy was very accommodating with seeing her asap. Treatment was excellent and she recovered quickly. Thank you!”

– Evolution Physiotherapy Patient

“The best physiotherapy! After my car accident, I didn’t think I would ever be able to golf again. Evolution Physiotherapy’s treatments and exercise program is why I golfed all season and continue to be pain-free. A very big thank you !”

– Evolution Physiotherapy Patient

“I am very happy with the results and treatment that I received from the Evolution family. Everyone there was helpful and kind. They helped me through some very serious pain and discomfort. I will be going to Evolution for all of my Physiotherapy needs.”

– Evolution Physiotherapy Patient

Benefits of Choosing Evolution Physiotherapy

Choosing Evolution Physiotherapy means opting for personalized care and prioritizing your health and well-being. Here are some key benefits of our services, supported by testimonials from our satisfied clients:

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Personalized Treatment Plans

Our physiotherapists design customized treatment plans tailored to your needs, ensuring effective and efficient recovery.

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“I set about doing the exercises that she recommended and couldn’t believe the results I achieved in just a matter of weeks. The pain from the sciatica had not just lessened, it had disappeared. The exercise plan is fulsome and comprehensive.” – Anne D.

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Expert and Experienced Team

Our highly trained and experienced physiotherapists use the latest techniques and evidence-based practices to deliver top-notch care.

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“Wendy understood my goals post-op and put a plan together that was hard, but completely doable if I was willing to put in the work. For every little niggling thing after surgery, she had patience and solutions. All the way through I understood what I was doing and why, now I’ll be golfing and cycling this summer and I thought I was done with those activities forever”. – Bruce G
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Compassionate Care

Excellent clinicians have a passion for helping our clients. We are humble, empathetic, and positive. Our job satisfaction is tied to helping our clients solve their problems (usually pain and loss of function).

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Evolution Physiotherapy review: “I felt like she was my cheerleader before and after having surgery. All the staff is very friendly and I will continue to recommend them to anyone needed physio.” – Trish T
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State-of-the-Art Facility

We offer a modern, well-equipped clinic that provides a comfortable and supportive environment for your treatment.

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“The high-end strength training equipment in the gym (particularly the Shuttle) at Evolution Physiotherapy was an essential part of my early recovery from ACL surgery.” – Jake M
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Comprehensive Range of Services

From manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to specialized treatments for various conditions, we cover all aspects of physiotherapy.

Review

“Allen (physiotherapist at Evolution Physiotherapy) diagnosed the issue, provided some manual therapy, and gave me exercises/stretches to continue to work on mobility at home. After > 2 months of chronic neck pain that impacted my sleep/energy, I have been 2 weeks entirely pain-free since my appointment! 10000% would recommend Allen– he is awesome.” – Nia K
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Focus on Long-Term Health

We aim to alleviate your current pain and equip you with the knowledge and exercises to prevent future issues.

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“I have been a client for years for assessment, adjustment, prevention & strengthening exercises. They provide your exercises on an app that reminds you to keep you on track!! You can trust the team at Evolution Physiotherapy.” – Carrie S.

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