Richard L. Penning

Registered Physiotherapist

Richard completed the Masters of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy degree at the University of Ottawa in 2016. Prior to entering this program, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in Human Kinetics (2013), graduating with honours. In 2020, he completed the Masters of Clinical Science – Advanced Health Care Practice (Manipulative Therapy) program at Western University and has since become a registered Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Richard began working for Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic at the Orleans location but is now working full time at the Westboro location. Richard treats various acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as providing post-concussion syndrome rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation (BPPV, cervicogenic dizziness, vestibular neuritis, Manière Disease).

Growing up in Ottawa, Richard has built strong ties with the community. He completed his High School at St. Matthew. Playing hockey since he was 5, Richard ended his hockey career with the Gloucester Rangers Junior “A” hockey team (2009-2011). Having a history of multiple injuries while playing sports as an adolescent and using physiotherapy to facilitate his recovery, Richard grew a large appreciation for the profession.

Richard provides treatment such as manual therapy (joint mobilizations, spinal and peripheral joint manipulations, soft-tissue mobilizations), dry needling, acupuncture, exercise prescription, and patient education. Richard enjoys working with clients to help them understand their condition/pathology, formulate rehabilitation goals, and realize their goals with a rehabilitation plan that is specific to the needs of each individual client.