Sue Ritonja
About
Sue is an experienced neuro-physiotherapist, with over 25 years of training and experience. She has a specific interest in treating complex traumatic brain injuries and strokes, in addition to other neurological conditions and diseases. She has Advanced Bobath Training and uses the Myofascial Release Approach from John F. Barnes and CranioSacral techniques to complement a functional and goal-directed approach to treatment.
She is also a Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Trained Clinician and uses these Exercise4BrainChange™ techniques in her approach.
Sue is an Ambassador for the uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI), a Consultant for Rock Steady Boxing Ottawa, and is a Board Member on the uOttawa Brain and Mind Institute Community Stroke Advisory Board.
Specializations
- Physiotherapy
- Most pediatric and adult neurological conditions
- Bobath/NDT (Neuro-developmental treatment) Therapy
- Pain Management
- Exercise prescription
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Myofascial Release Therapy
- Neurological Rehab
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Languages
- English
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