Patricia Palmer

BSc(PT), Dip Adv Manip PT, MCPA, FCAMPT, CGIMS
Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapist

I graduated with a Baccalaureate of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 1988. I completed my Canadian Manipulative Physiotherapy examinations in 1997, which qualify me to manipulate both the peripheral and spinal joints. I have received my Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy and am a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy.

Manipulative therapy takes a systematic, problem-solving approach to patient treatment that has a sound scientific and clinical basis. As a manual / manipulative therapist, I provide comprehensive conservative management for spinal, extremity and temporomandibular joint neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. A very thorough biomechanical assessment precedes and determines treatment.

I have 22 years of clinical experience in orthopaedics & sports injury assessment and treatment in the Ottawa area. I am privileged to be qualified to practice the Gunn technique of Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) as an adjunct to my manual therapy techniques. I feel that a manual / manipulative physiotherapist is a valuable asset to a health care team for both prevention of injury, and for treatment of injury.

I have completed Designated Assessment Centre Evaluations, being an integral part of the examination process for those in motor vehicle accidents.

I am the owner of The Centre for Manual Physiotherapy which has been proudly servicing clients in Ottawa for 10 years. I am also the owner of P3 Physiotherapy which has been proudly servicing clients in Metcalfe, Ontario area for just over 1 year. My clinics and the multidisciplinary team that work with me, strive to provide the utmost in effective and efficient treatment, and we all maintain our high level of assessment and treatment through regular post-graduate educational courses.

Clinical Interests/Research:

Lumbo-Pelvic Disorders
Lower Limb/Pelvic Alignment Disorders
Musician's Medicine