Ottawa Orthopaedic Centre

10/02/2026

Where is the future of shoulder and elbow care headed? Dr. Young was in Vancouver from September 22–25 for the International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES 2026), joining 2,000 specialists from more than 50 countries for an international exchange of ideas, expertise and innovation.
Held alongside the International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy, the event brought together leading experts from around the world for lectures from world leaders, symposia exploring innovative techniques, surgical skills instructional courses and showcases of emerging industry technology.
One of the biggest themes throughout the congress was how new technology is transforming patient care, with exciting advances in robotics and AI assistance in both surgery and clinical settings.
It was an opportunity to see not only where shoulder and elbow care is today, but where it’s heading next 💫

10/01/2026

Our GLA:D program, offered at our Stittsville location, combines education with targeted exercise to help people with hip and knee osteoarthritis understand their symptoms, build strength and feel more confident staying active.
Because joint pain doesn’t always mean “stop.” Sometimes, it means learning how to move differently✨

Reach out for more information about our GLA:D program.
Contact (613)435-9100 or email [email protected]

https://gladcanada.ca

09/18/2026

09/03/2026

👣Why the first steps hurt so much 👣

While you sleep, your foot is usually pointed slightly downward, keeping your calves and tendons in a shortened position. If the plantar fascia is irritated, it may also stiffen overnight.
When you take your first steps in the morning and put your foot flat on the floor, you suddenly stretch the calves and load the tight plantar fascia. This can irritate the sensitive tissue, causing that classic sharp “first-step” pain.

How a heel wedge first thing in the
morning helps
A wedge that slightly elevates your heel can:
🔹Keep the plantar fascia from being stretched as much
🔹Reduce tension through the Achilles tendon and calf, which are mechanically connected to the plantar fascia
🔹Make the transition from resting to weight-bearing more gradual
🔹Reduce painful pulling on irritated tissue during those first steps

💡Think of it as giving your calves and tendons a gentler starting position rather than immediately taking them from a shortened position to their maximum length.
Does it actually “heal” plantar fasciitis ?

Using a wedge won’t directly repair the tissue. However, reducing repeated painful strain-especially during those vulnerable first steps-will help create a more comfortable environment for recovery alongside your physio treatments and exercises. And helps to ensure that any of that overnight healing continues.
Adding this simple strategy to your morning routine may play a helpful role in your recovery.

*This approach is meant to be temporary while healing and not a long-term strategy.

Friends with plantar fasciitis: did you know this?

09/01/2026

Evidence based return-to-sport testing is so important, especially after surgery or injury.
Our goal? To go beyond simply asking, “Do you feel ready?”

Using objective testing and advanced technology like VALD, we can measure your strength and performance, track changes throughout rehabilitation, and use data to help guide return-to-sport decisions.
When it comes to getting you back to the activities you love, we believe your progress should be measured with real time data, not guesswork.

08/23/2026

Next stop: Rugby training camp at Dalhousie University!

We’re so happy to see our patient confidently return to Rugby after completing his rehab with the support of our VALD system. 💪

VALD gives athletes and clinicians objective, measurable data on strength, power, balance and performance, helping identify areas to improve, track progress, and make informed decisions around performance, injury prevention and return to sport.

We’re proud to offer VALD at OOC and to be part of his journey!

Good luck at Dalhousie! 🎉🏉

08/19/2026

Meet Tom Ahmed, PT, MScPT, PhD Candidate 👋

Tom is a Registered Physiotherapist and PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on improving recovery after total hip and knee replacement, with a particular interest in how psychological factors such as resilience and patient expectations influence outcomes.
As an ultra-marathon runner himself, Tom has a special interest in running-related injuries, strength and conditioning, and helping runners of all levels stay active and perform at their best. He also works with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, TMJ dysfunction, concussion, and vestibular concerns.

Tom takes a patient-centred, collaborative approach to care, combining evidence-based treatment with education, movement, and individualized exercise to help each patient work toward their own goals.

👉🏻To learn more about Tom, head to our website for his full bio

08/11/2026

For years, open chain exercises have been viewed with caution during ACL rehab.

👉🏻But a 2024 systematic review comparing open chain and closed chain exercises in ACL rehabilitation found that open chain exercises actually resulted in greater improvements in quadriceps strength at 3 to 4 months. They also weren’t consistently associated with increased knee laxity.

⚠️ So, should you ditch your squats and leg presses?

🔷Absolutely not🔷

The goal isn’t to choose one type of exercise over the other. It’s about using the right exercises at the right time, and progressively increasing the load as your knee and your strength allow.

👉🏻Think of ACL rehab as building your knee’s capacity, not simply protecting it.

We want to progressively challenge your muscles, your knee and your confidence so you can get back to the things you want to do.

ACL rehab has evolved. And so has the evidence.

✨Keeping up with the evidence and working collaboratively with our surgeons throughout your recovery is what sets us apart when it comes to your rehabilitation progress. When everyone is working together toward the same goal, we can create a rehab plan that is specific to you, your surgery, your progress and what you want to get back to✨

08/04/2026

Reviews like this mean so much to us because they reflect exactly what our clinic is all about. From surgeon to physiotherapist and every step of rehab in between, our collaborative approach ensures you receive seamless, expert care. Working together is our greatest strength, helping you achieve your goals and get back to doing what you love with confidence.

07/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kevin to our clinic!

Kevin is a Registered Massage Therapist and honours graduate of triOS College. Drawing from a diverse background in elite athletics and physically demanding work, he has developed a strong passion for helping clients recover from injury, reduce pain, and improve function.

Kevin has a special interest in injury rehabilitation, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and is certified in buccal massage. We’re thrilled to have him on our team!

Visit our website to read his full bio and book your first appointment