Stephen Handel

About Stephen

Canadian Certified Pedorthist; Athletic Therapist; Active Release Techniques® Provider; Clinic Owner; Stephen became a member of both the College of Pedorthics Canada and the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Victoria in 1999, and a Diploma in Sports Injury Management (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College (Sheridan Scholar) in 2003. While at Sheridan, Stephen was awarded an internship with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dunbar Medical Award, and the Evert Van Beek Academic Award. Clinic owner of the Algonquin Sports Therapy Clinic in Ottawa ON, Stephen was head therapist for Algonquin College for 8 years. Stephen served on the Board of Directors for the CATA representing Atlantic Canada as the Atlantic Director. As a Canadian Certified Pedorthist – C.Ped(C), Stephen is a board certified orthotic and orthopaedic footwear expert. Stephen has extensive training in the lower limb anatomy, muscle and joint function, foot orthotics, advanced gait analysis, and footwear. Canadian Certified Pedorthists help to alleviate pain as well as abnormalities and debilitating conditions of the lower limbs and feet. In his spare time, Stephen is a competitive triathlete. Two World Duathlon Age Group Championship events and multiple Canadian National Duathlon medals are among his accolades. Stephen is the resident expert when it comes to analyzing and correcting improper cycling and running mechanics through lightweight, state of the art custom foot orthotics.

Services & prices

8 options across 8 treatments

Annual Orthotic Check-Up

THIS IS ONLY FOR EXISTING PATIENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR LAST PAIR OF ORTHOTICS OVER 12 MONTHS AGO). It's time for your annual custom orthotic check up. Why? Good foot health is part of…

Price not listed20 min

Brace - Fitting

Protherapy carries a wide range of support braces for your needs. - Ankle and Foot - Knee - SI Joint - Night Splint - Carpal Tunnel - Thumb , Hand, and Wrist - Elbow and Shoulder - Thigh…

Price not listed30 min

Custom Knee Brace - Fitting

Indications: OsteoArthritis; Hyperextension; Moderate to severe ACL or PCL Combined Instabilities (CI); ACL or PCL reconstruction; Prophylactic use; MCL/LCL instabilities/ACL reconstructions.

Price not listed30 min

Custom Made OrthoticsNew patient

A Certified Pedorthist will perform a detailed biomechanical assessment and functional evaluation of your feet and lower limbs. An assessment is intended for individuals who are looking for a…

Price not listed40 min

F2C Products ConsultNew patient

Price not listed15 min

Knee or Ankle Brace AssessmentNew patient

It is important to get the brace that fits! We will evaluate your needs to ensure you get the best brace to match your lifestyle. We will also take the time to properly fit the brace and to show…

$5030 min

Pedorthic Footwear Fitting / AssessmentNew patient

Having difficulty finding the right pair of shoes for your feet? Our Canadian Certified Pedorthist will assess and help you find the perfect fit. Please bring a couple of pairs of your current…

$5530 min

Pedorthic Footwear and Gait AssessmentNew patient

Gait analysis is a way of assessing the way you walk or run. Not only do we look at your feet but we also focus on your knees, hips and back. The gait assessment is a valuable tool for us to help…

$15040 min

Openings checked 23 min ago