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Michael McCreight

Registered physiotherapist — voted Ottawa’s Favourite Physiotherapist

KanataWest Hunt Club

Mike doesn't believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach and is committed to providing client-centred care, tailoring each treatment plan to each patient’s unique needs and personal goals.

Mike is an experienced and talented physiotherapist who holds a BSc in human kinetics and an MSc in physiotherapy.

About Michael

After years of involvement in competitive sports, Mike found his passion and decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy. He obtained a BSc in human kinetics from the University of Guelph in 2012, after which, he worked as a physiotherapy assistant for four years and volunteered in various facets of the field. He then completed his MSc in physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University in Scotland in 2018.

Mike is a life-long learner and dedicated to continuing his education. He has training in Mulligan Mobilizations with Movement, and has completed post-graduate certifications in advanced exercise prescription for the cervical spine and upper extremity and lumbar spine and lower extremity through the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute. He aspires to widen his skill set even further and continue his education through various clinical orthopaedic specialisations.

Outside the clinic, Mike enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, travelling, and playing hockey and golf. He takes great pride in his work and feels tremendous responsibility in knowing it is his job to help return clients to the activities they love doing.

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Awards

  • Awarded Best Physiotherapist in Ottawa 2021
  • Awarded Best Physiotherapist in Ottawa 2022
Ottawa's Best Physiotherapy Clinic 2022 Award - Faces Magazine
Ottawa's Best Physiotherapist 2022 Award - Faces Magazine - Michael McCreight
Ottawa's Best Physiotherapy Clinic 2021 Award - Faces Magazine
Ottawa's Best Physiotherapist 2021 Award - Faces Magazine - Michael McCreight
Ottawa's Best Physiotherapy Clinic 2020 Award - Faces Magazine

Qualifications

Michael has skillfully applied a variety of treatment options, including:

  • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching
  • Exercise prescription
  • Soft tissue release
  • Taping techniques
  • Manual traction
  • Ultrasound
  • IFC/TENS/NMES
  • Virtual/tele-rehab
  • Neural mobilisation
  • Percussive therapy
  • Tissue distraction with movement

Michael has successfully treated and worked with:

  • MVAs (motor vehicle accidents)
  • Day-to-day injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Joint injuries
  • Work injuries
  • Geriatric patients
  • Neck and spinal injuries
  • Strength and conditioning clients

Additional certifications and courses

  • Pain, movement and play: common sense for complex problems
  • Restoring load capacity in the injured runner
  • Assessing and managing radicular pain
  • Clinical reasoning in rehab
  • The sporting shoulder
  • Exercise and pain
  • Cervical spine masterclass
  • Physitrack certification level 2
  • Managing lower limb tendinopathy
  • Telehealth in the 21st century: embracing the future of healthcare

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