Ottawa Sports Clinic Comparison — Physiotherapy, Rehab & Injury Care

Compare real Ottawa clinics by pathway and district — canal runners, public-service desk load, bilingual neighbourhood access, and court/field sport.

211 clinics in Ottawa·31 offer kinesiology tape·Pathway + neighbourhood shortlist rebuilt 2026-07-26

Ottawa's active community runs, cycles, and skis year-round despite the cold. The capital's sports clinics serve a diverse population from government workers with repetitive strain injuries to competitive triathletes. Kinesiology tape therapy is popular for Ottawa's running community, particularly for managing IT band syndrome and shin splints.

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Choose an Ottawa clinic by pathway, district, and booking readiness

Ottawa spreads across large districts with different clinic densities. Match canal/parkway running, desk load, or field sport first, then shortlist clinics that publish real decision data.

211

Active Ottawa listings analyzed

4.9★

Avg rating · 21,822 reviews

190

With online booking listed

Sports med / AT / concussion capable

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Pick your Ottawa care pathway

Match mechanism first. Distance matters after pathway fit, commute constraints, and booking readiness.

Runner / race-season pathway

175 matches

Canal, parkway, and multi-use pathway runners building base through freeze-thaw seasons.

First step: Start with physiotherapy that can assess load, gait, and return-to-volume — then add orthotics or shockwave only if the assessment points there.

·Physiotherapy
·Running / gait experience
·Orthotics when heel/arch load is suspected
·Published hours around training windows

Winter surfaces and spring thaw overload make gait and load management first-order filters.

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Desk / commute workload pathway

198 matches

Public-service and hybrid workers with long sitting blocks and multi-modal commutes.

First step: Compare physio + chiro + massage combinations and ask about workstation/commute load, not only manual treatment.

·Physio or chiro first contact
·Massage as adjunct, not the only plan
·Virtual check-in options
·Insurance / direct-billing notes

Desk pathway is structural in Ottawa — not a residual of sports marketing copy.

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Court / field / gym athlete pathway

145 matches

Hockey, soccer, basketball, and multi-sport club athletes citywide.

First step: Prioritize clinics with athletic therapy or sports medicine plus a clear return-to-play progression.

·Athletic therapy or sports medicine
·Ankle/knee/shoulder experience
·Concussion pathway if contact sports
·Online booking for faster first assessment

Club density and bilingual community sport mean verification of sport capability still matters.

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Concussion / head-injury pathway

24 matches

Contact-sport athletes and workplace head impacts needing staged return protocols.

First step: Use concussion-capable clinics first. Do not shop only by distance if the clinic cannot outline a staged return protocol.

·Concussion care listed
·Sports medicine availability
·Clear follow-up structure
·Symptom-guided loading

Ask for concussion pathway clarity before booking on distance alone.

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Foot / heel / gait pathway

162 matches

Pathway runners and winter-boot transitions driving plantar and Achilles complaints.

First step: Compare primary physio assessment against clinics that also list orthotics or chiropody when footwear and load are central.

·Physio for load management
·Orthotics / chiropody when structure is in play
·Plantar or ankle experience
·Practical commute-friendly location

Seasonal footwear changes and icy surfaces amplify heel-load presentations.

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Best-documented Ottawa clinics to compare first

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Ranked by completeness of decision data (ratings, reviews, booking, hours, insurance notes, sports-injury capability), not by paid placement. Confirm current availability directly with the clinic.

Clinic	Best for	Services	Signals	Why shortlist
Integrate - Healthcare Collective 102 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7, Canada	Head injury / return-to-play questions	PhysioSports medAthletic therapyChiroMassage	★ 4.9 · 358 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 4.9★ from 358 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.
Ottawa Physical Rehab Clinic 2730 Iris St Unit 1, Ottawa, ON K2C 3C9, Canada	Foot, ankle, gait, heel issues	PhysioChiroMassageOrthotics	★ 4.9 · 312 reviews Online booking Insurance noted Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 4.9★ from 312 reviews, online booking listed, insurance/direct-billing notes.
Baseline Chiropractic Clinic 1889 Baseline Rd #2, Ottawa, ON K2C 0N2, Canada	Foot, ankle, gait, heel issues	PhysioAthletic therapyChiroMassageOrthotics	★ 5.0 · 503 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 5.0★ from 503 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.
Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Westboro 347 Churchill Ave N, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5B8, Canada	Foot, ankle, gait, heel issues	PhysioAthletic therapyMassageOrthoticsK-tape	★ 4.9 · 346 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 4.9★ from 346 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.
Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Findlay Creek 111 Shuttleworth Dr. #8, Ottawa, ON K1T 0W7, Canada	Return-to-training progression	PhysioChiroMassageKinesiology	★ 4.9 · 558 reviews Online booking Insurance noted Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 4.9★ from 558 reviews, online booking listed, insurance/direct-billing notes.
Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa, Merivale 1595 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K2G 3J4, Canada	Head injury / return-to-play questions	PhysioSports medChiroMassageConcussion	★ 4.8 · 287 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 4.8★ from 287 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.
New Life Physio & Health Clinic 1742 Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 6N3, Canada	Head injury / return-to-play questions	PhysioChiroMassageConcussionShockwave	★ 5.0 · 340 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 5.0★ from 340 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.
Kent Chiro-Med Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic 563 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P2, Canada	Foot, ankle, gait, heel issues	PhysioChiroOrthoticsShockwave	★ 5.0 · 750 reviews Online booking Hours listed	Strong shortlist candidate because it shows 5.0★ from 750 reviews, online booking listed, hours published.

Neighbourhood fit

Ottawa clinics grouped by practical corridor

Centretown / downtown

37 clinics

Core clinics near downtown office and canal-adjacent demand.

Strong local start

Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Glebe

108 Third Ave #102, Ottawa, ON K1S 2J8, Canada

★ 5.0 · 325 reviews

Westboro / Nepean

40 clinics

West-end runners and family clinics along Richmond / Carling corridors.

Strong local start

Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Westboro

347 Churchill Ave N, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5B8, Canada

★ 4.9 · 346 reviews

Kanata / west tech

3 clinics

Tech-corridor desk load plus suburban family sport access.

Strong local start

Elite Physio Ottawa & Kanata - Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinics

1380 Upper Canada St Unit-105, Ottawa, ON K2T 0N7, Canada

★ 5.0 · 169 reviews

Orléans / east

9 clinics

East-end bilingual residential and sport catchment.

Strong local start

Orleans Physiotherapy

2530 St Joseph Blvd #3, Ottawa, ON K1C 1G1, Canada

★ 4.9 · 664 reviews

South Keys / Barrhaven / riverside

32 clinics

South-end family and league-sport access.

Strong local start

Optimize Physiotherapy & Sport Medicine

3771 Spratt Rd #4, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P3, Canada

★ 4.8 · 355 reviews

Citywide / other local listings

98 clinics

Other clinics not pinned cleanly to one corridor.

Strong local start

Integrate - Healthcare Collective

102 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7, Canada

★ 4.9 · 358 reviews

Decision checklist before you book

1. What is the actual problem to fix first?
Acute trauma, training overload, or desk/commute-driven pain are different starting points in Ottawa. Shortlist by mechanism before distance.
2. Do you need first-contact physio, sports medicine, or a specialty add-on?
Most active adults should start with physiotherapy. Add sports medicine for complex diagnosis, athletic therapy for return-to-play loading, orthotics/chiropody for foot-structure issues, and concussion-capable care for head injury.
3. Which practical constraints matter this week?
Commute corridor, early/late hours, online booking, insurance notes, and parking/transit access usually decide the first appointment more than a 0.1 star gap.
4. What should you ask before booking?
Ask who assesses new injuries, whether sport or work goals are built into the plan, expected visit cadence, and how benefits/direct billing are handled.

What the Ottawa data shows right now

189 clinics publish hours.
4 mention insurance or direct billing.
190 list online booking.
Common service depth: 143 physiotherapy, 95 massage therapy, 91 chiropractic, 42 orthotics.
Frequent injury demand signals: back pain, ankle sprain & injury, plantar fasciitis, neck pain, knee pain & injury.

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Ottawa-specific demand patterns

Rideau Canal / parkway running culture drives seasonal overuse demand for knee, shin, and plantar injuries.

Federal/public-service and hybrid office patterns keep neck and lumbar desk-load cases high year-round.

Hockey, soccer, and university/club sport mean ankle, shoulder, and concussion pathways should be verified, not assumed.

143

Physiotherapy

Chiropractic

Massage Therapy

Sports Medicine

Kinesiology Tape

Most relevant services in Ottawa

Common injury searches

Sport-specific care

Basketball injury clinics

Insurance & Coverage

OHIP covers physiotherapy only for Ontario residents aged 19 and under, 65 and over, or recently discharged from hospital. Most working-age adults pay out-of-pocket ($80–$150/session) or use extended health benefits through an employer plan (Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life), which typically cover 80–100% up to an annual maximum.

Specialty Clinics in Ottawa

48 clinics in Ottawa

Showing a focused shortlist of 48 clinics from 211 local listings. Open full clinic search if you want to browse every option in Ottawa.

(in)Tension Physical Training

●Open Now

5.0(1)

250 City Centre Ave suite 304, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-724-9238

PhysioChiroMassage

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ADM Ottawa Physiotherapy - Montreal Road

●Open Now

4.9(57)

380 LeBoutillier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1K 3W3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-749-7461

PhysioPodiatry

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AVANT Chiropractic

●Closed

4.9(56)

164 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-801-2164

ChiroMassage

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Action Potential Rehabilitation

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4.6(11)

2081 Merivale Rd #300, Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-680-6400

Physio

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Activ Physio

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5.0(160)

130 Albert St #610, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-594-8512

Physio

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Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa

●Open Now

4.9(112)

200 Rideau Terrace #202, Ottawa, ON K1M 0Z3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-744-4188

PhysioMassage

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Activate Healing Clinic

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4.9(97)

1200 Prince of Wales Dr Unit E, Ottawa, ON K2C 3Y4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-226-9800

PhysioChiroMassage

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Active Health Institute

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5.0(142)

613 Longfields Dr #103, Ottawa, ON K2J 6J2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-825-7773

PhysioChiroMassage

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ActiveCARE Physio and Sports Medicine - Montfort

●Open Now

4.8(192)

585 Montréal Rd #12, Ottawa, ON K1K 4K3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-701-8752

PhysioMassageSports MedPodiatry

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Advanced Wellness Centre

●Closed

4.6(74)

200 Metcalfe St Main Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-237-5252

PhysioChiroMassage

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Agility Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

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Ottawa, ON

613-836-3697

Physio

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Algonquin Sports Therapy Clinic

4.7

1385 Woodroffe Ave Z115, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-727-4723

Athletic TherapySports Med

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Alta Vista Chiropractic & Massage Clinic

●Open Now

4.9(101)

1690 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-731-5775

PhysioChiroMassageAthletic Therapy

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Amped Physiotherapy

●Open Now

5.0(129)

2600 Leitrim Rd 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1T 3V3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-663-2339

Physio

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Anatomy Physiotherapy Clinic

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4.9(259)

425 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-801-3669

PhysioMassage

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Apollo Physical Therapy Centres - Ottawa Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy and Chiropractor

●Open Now

4.9(323)

106, 2310 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5H9, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-248-0800

PhysioChiroMassagePodiatry

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Arc of Life Chiropractic Natural Health Group

●Closed

4.9(187)

1318 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-722-1003

Chiro

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Ascension Chiropractic Health Centre

●Closed

5.0(80)

251 Laurier Ave W Suite 550, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-656-8080

Chiro

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Ashby House Massage Therapy

●Open Now

4.9(105)

293 MacLaren St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0L9, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-565-0406

Massage

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Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa Bank Street

●Open Now

4.8(230)

2260 Walkley Rd Suite 208, Ottawa, ON K1G 6A8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-383-0458

PhysioChiroMassageAthletic TherapySports MedPodiatry

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Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres - Ottawa, Merivale

●Open Now

4.8(287)

1595 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K2G 3J4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-688-3184

PhysioChiroMassageSports MedPodiatry

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Athletic Kneads

5.0(50)

370 Churchill Ave N Suite 302, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-722-3511

Massage

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Atlas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy

●Open Now

5.0(25)

2262 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2E 7A1, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-228-0882

Chiro

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Back in Balance - A Centre for Wellbeing

●Open Now

4.8(246)

591 Byron Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 4C4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-288-2225

PhysioChiroMassage

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Back to Health Wellness Centre

●Open Now

4.9(364)

240 Catherine St #100, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-408-2702

PhysioChiroMassagePodiatry

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Back to Health West End Ottawa

●Open Now

4.9(31)

26 Crystal Beach Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 5M8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-794-8763

Chiro

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Backtracks Health Centre

●Closed

4.9(14)

955 Green Valley Crescent #295, Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-596-0646

ChiroAthletic Therapy

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Baseline Chiropractic Clinic

●Open Now

5.0(503)

1889 Baseline Rd #2, Ottawa, ON K2C 0N2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-224-8582

PhysioChiroMassageAthletic TherapyPodiatry

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Beechwood Physical Medicine

●Open Now

4.9(46)

9 St Charles St, Ottawa, ON K1L 0B5, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-745-2766

PhysioChiroMassage

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Beechwood Village Chiropractic Centre

●Closed

4.4(19)

61 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1L8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-748-0611

Chiro

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BioPed Footcare & Orthotics

●Open Now

5.0(98)

1407 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1H 8N1, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-730-1015

Podiatry

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Blackburn Chiropractic Clinic

●Open Now

4.9(54)

110 Bearbrook Rd #201, Ottawa, ON K1B 5R2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-837-6690

Chiro

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Blackburn Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

●Open Now

5.0(67)

110 Bearbrook Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 5R2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-834-1673

Physio

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Britannia Chiropractic Clinic

●Open Now

5.0(159)

1315 Richmond Rd #11, Ottawa, ON K2B 8J7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-726-8830

Chiro

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Broadview Spine & Health Centre

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4.8(101)

765 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 3X3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-728-2929

PhysioPodiatry

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CBI Health - Ottawa St. Laurent

●Open Now

4.8(209)

1400 St. Laurent Blvd 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-742-6108

Physio

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CBI Health - The Ottawa Hospital General Campus

●Open Now

4.8(22)

501 Smyth Rd Suite W1696, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 343-588-2255

PhysioMassagePodiatry

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CN Physiotherapy ( Carling )

●Open Now

4.8(239)

3029 Carling Ave unit G4, Ottawa, ON K2B 8E8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-455-0262

PhysioPodiatry

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CN Physiotherapy (Fallingbrook)

●Open Now

4.9(28)

1675 Tenth Line Rd unit 17B, Ottawa, ON K1E 3P6, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-963-3718

PhysioPodiatry

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CURAVITA Byward - Chiropractic ∙ Physiotherapy ∙ Massage Therapy

●Open Now

4.8(314)

333 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7J2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-860-8600

PhysioChiroMassage

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CURAVITA Glebe - Chiropractic ∙ Physiotherapy ∙ Massage Therapy ∙ Orthotics

●Open Now

4.8(181)

108A Third Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 2J8, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-237-9000

PhysioChiroMassage

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Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine

5.0

House of Sport, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-748-5851

Sports Med

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Canadian Kinesiology Alliance

●Open Now

2647 Alta Vista Dr Suite 419, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 844-546-3746

Physio

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Canadian Physiotherapy Association

●Open Now

5.0(2)

955 Green Valley Crescent Unit 270, Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-564-5454

PhysioSports Med

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Capital Osteopathy - Centretown

4.8(58)

355 Waverley St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-230-0998

Physio

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Capital Strength Therapy

●Open Now

5.0(193)

2190 Thurston Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A7, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-738-4747

PhysioMassage

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Capital Wellness Clinic - Ottawa Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy and Chiropractor

●Open Now

5.0(47)

2283 St. Laurent Blvd Unit 202, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A2, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-416-8292

PhysioChiroMassage

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Cara Racicot Physiotherapy

●Closed

5.0(24)

Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, ON

PhysioMassage

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Common injuries treated in Ottawa

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FAQs — Sports Clinics in Ottawa

How many sports clinics are in Ottawa, Ontario?

SportClinicFinder lists 211 active sports and physiotherapy clinics in Ottawa, Ontario. These include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, athletic therapy, sports medicine, and podiatry clinics. Use the search and filter tools to narrow results by injury type or specialty.

Does insurance cover physiotherapy in Ottawa?

Do I need a doctor’s referral for physiotherapy in Ottawa?

No referral is needed to see a physiotherapist in Ontario — physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners you can book directly. However, some extended health benefit plans require a physician’s referral for reimbursement, so check your policy before your first appointment. Referrals may also be required for WSIB or motor vehicle accident claims.

What sports injuries do Ottawa physiotherapy clinics treat?

Sports and physiotherapy clinics in Ottawa treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries including knee pain, ankle sprains, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff strains, shin splints, back pain, hip pain, wrist injuries, and neck pain. Many clinics also offer kinesiology tape therapy, sports medicine consultations, and return-to-sport rehabilitation programs.

What is kinesiology tape and do clinics in Ottawa offer it?

31 clinics in Ottawa offer kinesiology tape therapy. Kinesiology tape is a flexible elastic tape used by physiotherapists to reduce pain and support muscles during recovery. TapeGeeks supplies professional-grade kinesiology tape to clinics across Ontario.