Reviews of Rideau Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist)

Chantal Desrosiers

(Translated) I had a good experience and he knew how to make me progress towards my success. Very good!!! I highly recommend it (Original) J'ai vécu une bonne expérience et il a su me faire cheminer vers ma réussite. Très bon!!! Je le recommande fortement

Marie-france Cloutier

I had a chance to be a patient of Mocktar for about 8 sessions in physio He is a very talented individual and very attentive to your need. I would strongly recommend Mocktar for physio and also homeopathy

rahul ahuja

I had a chance to consult Dr. Mokhtar and was greatly impressed by the professionalism. He is very knowledgeable and most important, he recommended me the tailored exercises after the complete examination. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for genuine and pocket friendly consultation.

Chris Cieslik

Mokhtar is very professional and attentive to detail. I arrived at Rideau Physiotherapy with a nagging ankle injury from playing squash. He was able to quickly identify how to solve the constant pain I was experiencing. In addition, Mokhtar outlined a comprehensive treatment and exercise plan which ultimately led to me getting back on the squash court. I would highly recommend Mokhtar to anyone in need of physiotherapy.

Christy Costanian

Mokhtar is a personable and highly competent physiotherapist who takes the time to work on an treatment plan suitable for the condition. My plantar fasciitis pain is gone after a few sessions with Mokhtar.

Jamie Ricci

I've gone to Mokhtar for both in-person and online (in COVID era) physiotherapy. I was comfortable moving to online because of meeting him in person and working with him previously, but I would recommend starting online with him. One of the benefits of online sessions was that I was able to show him my work-from-home desk set-up, which I think helped him assess my pain. It was easy to set up my laptop to work through exercises together. Having gone to other physiotherapists, what keeps me returning to Mokhtar is his commitment to understanding my pain and testing different scenarios as we work through exercises over the weeks. I also greatly appreciate that he gives honest timelines for when to expect healing if the assessment is correct (if you do your exercises!) and signs to watch out for when you're on your own.

M Brown

Mokhtar treated me for chronic low back pain and sciatica via video conference during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was a bit skeptical about how effective remote treatment would be, but my back pain was very severe and was keeping me awake at night so I gave it a try, and I’m so glad that I did. Mokhtar is very knowledgeable and very professional. He also has the added benefit of being a super nice guy. He asked me a lot of questions and paid close attention to my answers, assessed my range of motion, pain level and activity level. He provided exercises based on the information he gathered and coached me through them until I was familiar enough with them to carry on doing them between appointments. Mokhtar also assessed my work-from-home environment and provided suggestions for changes that I could make to reduce stress on my low back. Overall, I would say that my treatment was very successful, and that my low back pain is probably 90% less than when I had my first consultation. I was very motivated by my pain level to do my exercises consistently and regularly, and I’m sure that this was critical to successful treatment, but none of that would have been possible without Mokhtar’s ability to assess my problem and establish an appropriate exercise routine. Thank you very much Mokhtar - you have helped to make a real, tangible improvement to my everyday quality of life! :)

Khalil el

(Translated) Very good service :). (Original) Très bon service :).

Elena Yeung

Mokhtar is very knowledgeable and professional. I appreciate that when he gives me exercises to do at home, we go over them at the following appointment for him to correct or modify. I still do my 'maintenance' exercises 10 months later and have kept my back problems at bay!

J L

Mokhtar is a very personable, knowledgeable and effective physiotherapist. I had sprained my right ankle very badly and the exercises Mokhtar assigned me as well as his hands on work helped me get back to normal. I would highly recommend Mokhtar to anyone who needs Physiotherapy.

David Binder

Having been a regular patient of massage therapist Lori McKay at the same clinic, when I threw my back out in a big way last fall (2016) and she determined it was not a muscular problem, she recommended I see Mokhtar. Having been used to Physiotherapy clinics where it's more like a production line, I was immediately surprise to find that when I booked 45 minutes with Mokhtar, I got 45 full minutes with him...no sharing him as physiotherapists do who so often move from table to table. I was bed-ridden for three weeks, and was seriously worried that I'd be completely out of commission for months, but diligently following Mokhtar's advice with respect to initially light but increasingly vigorous exercise - and his overall approach to gentle adjustments - suddenly, around the five week mark, I found myself getting a whole lot better...and fast. By the time eight weeks had passed I was completely better. I know I'd have never recuperated so quickly had I gone the usual physio route. Instead, Mokhtar - a terrific listener who really hones in on your problem - got me back on my feet in far shorter order...and almost a year later, I've had no recurrence. I would recommend Mokhtar unreservedly. Beyond knowing his craft, he's a very nice guy, with a gentle approach and understanding nature. Physiotherapy clinics? Never again! From here on, it's Rideau Physiotherapy & Homeopathy for me!

Heather Harvey

Moktar was great - cured my frozen shoulder and sore knee. Exercises easy to do and great follow up. Thank you.

Bryan Dewalt

Mokhtar treated me for elbow and shoulder pain in summer 2019 and again for a knee injury in winter 2020. He provides a personalized approach to patient care that is focused on exercise and massage, a refreshing contrast to my experience of impersonal, technology-focused physiotherapy clinics. Mokhtar is friendly and gives patients his undivided attention during appointments. Through prescribed exercises he enlists patients in their own treatment and helps them establish good habits for ongoing self-care.

Kate Higgison

I chose this PT clinic after being dissatisfied with a previous PT. Mokhtar has been wonderful to work with, because he truly listens to your concerns and injury history, and takes the time to properly respond to questions. He has really helped me overcome a back injury and get back to my physical activities. In addition, he was patient and understanding about the anxiety surrounding my injury and the associated pain. I highly recommend Mokhtar and have only positive things to say. Thank you.

Nico K.

Having had two separate major knee injuries, I struggled with limited range in both knees for over 10 years. With just a few sessions with Mokhtar, he was able to get me my full range of motion back in both knees. It was a pleasure working with Mokhtar, highly recommend!

Muguette Brady

(Translated) Mokhtar Akbari takes the time to listen carefully to our symptoms and does the necessary research to find the right remedy that is right for us for improving our health. I am very satisfied with his service. Thank you Mokhtar. (Original) Mokhtar Akbari prend le temps de bien écouter nos symptômes et il fait les recherches nécessaires pour trouver le bon remède qui nous convient pour l'amélioration de notre santé. Je suis très satisfaite de son service. Merci Mokhtar.

Lois Mathieu

I was impressed with the care and approach when I was treated at Rideau Wellness Centre last year. Besides being competent and efficient in his professional practice, Mokhtar give full attention to his patients, has a friendly approach and searches carefully for the best treatment. I benefited from his professional care both in physiotherapy and homeopathy. Sincere thanks and good wishes for the future. Lois Mathieu

Morgan LaBelle

Excellent care and attention to detail. I went in with an injury specific to my sport and Mokhtar went above and beyond in understanding the movements of my sport and exercises necessary to get better. He helped me recover and get back to doing what I love! Would recommend!