Ben Behzad Lahouti, PT, MSc, DPT
New Life Physio & Health Clinic
1742 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1J 6N3
**Co-Founder & Registered Physiotherapist** **Academic Qualifications:** • BSc PT – Tehran, Iran • MSc in Exercise Neuroscience/Kinesiology – MUN, NL, Canada (Recipient of the Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies Award, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement) • Diploma in Football Medicine – FIFA • DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) – The College of St. Scholastica, Minnesota, USA **Professional Qualifications:** • Certified in Advanced Manual Therapy (Australia & Canada) • Sport Physiotherapy & Soccer Medicine (FIFA/ Iranian Football Federation) • Dry Needling & Acupuncture (Levels I–V) • Concussion Assessment & Management • Myofascial Release Techniques • Advanced Laser Therapy • Spinal Cord Injuries Assessment & Management **Professional Experience:** • Over 18 years of clinical experience in physiotherapy practice • Specialized focus on musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports-related injuries • Extensive experience treating professional athletes, national teams, and sport clubs • Strong background in evidence-based rehabilitation, performance optimization, and injury prevention **Research & Publications:** • Multiple peer-reviewed publications in Exercise Neuroscience • Author of several books (in Persian) on post–hip surgery rehabilitation • Co-funder of Ottawa Rehab Protocols (rehabottawa.ca) research group
- Movement rehabilitation for new injuries and recovery.
- Exercise prescription to restore strength and mobility.
- Manual therapy for pain and joint stiffness.
- Functional mobility restoration after injury or strain.
