Specialty:
“Lisa Després graduated from the University of Ottawa with a specialized Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 1992. She is a certified bike fitter and power walking clinic leader. She has advanced her treatment abilities by completing specialty courses related to Functional Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Active Release, Neural Release, and Taping. She completed courses and seminars on Gait and Running Analysis, Running Injury treatment methods, and new trends in running biomechanics, running footwear, and gear. Lisa also has a special interest in post-cancer physiotherapy care. She works with clients post-mastectomy and lumpectomy, addressing scar tissue and decreased shoulder mobility. She is the owner and co-founder of Active Running. The clinic offers Physiotherapy, Active Gear, Running Clinics, and Classes.
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2025 Update: Lisa Després has a passion for analyzing and studying movement, and she uses this to help her clients regain their function at work, in everyday life activities. She also has experience in biomechanical knowledge and running analysis sessions, running clinics and core classes, helping her clients avoid unnecessary injuries. The team is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario.”