Physioactive Programs

Sport Specific Training: Improve Performance and achieve your goals.
Skiing, squash, tennis, soccer, figure skating, basketball, curling, running, etc., all require an optimal level of balance, flexibility, strength, power, and skill. Our exercise specialist will design an individualized, sport-specific program that will help prevent injuries and improve your performance.
Rehabilitation Transition Program: Be more effective at the gym
This program is geared towards people who work or live close by or who have been seen as patients and would like an individualized exercise program in a safe, supervised environment. Our kinesiologist and physiotherapists will design, monitor and advance a personal program to meet the changing needs of the client. The exercise program will be done in our modern, fully equipped gym.
Pedorthics/ orthotics (from Babs’ website, Biomechanical advantage)
Workplace Assessment: Work More Comfortably
A physiotherapist with training in ergonomics will visit your place of work to identify risk factors that have the potential to cause discomfort and injury to the employee performing the job. We have done assessments for a variety of workplaces: offices, assembly lines, nursing units, and libraries, as well as for heavy equipment operators. For example, during an office assessment, we look at an employee’s posture and its relationship to the positioning of their desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, and mouse; the amount of lifting and repetitive tasks; the type of lighting and equipment used, etc. Based on these finding we produce a comprehensive report providing recommendations for how to reduce ergonomic risk factors. A follow-up appointment is scheduled for the physiotherapist and employee to make the agreed-upon changes.
Golf Program: Hit farther and straighter with less injury.
We offer a specific program designed to help golfers identify physical limitations in order to treat an existing injury, prevent injury and help enhance their game. The golf-training program teaches and monitors specific exercises assist in improving all facets of the golfer’s game. We will help you get back into the swing of things so that you can play your best.
Running Program: Run further, faster.
Whether you are new to running, a seasoned runner, or returning from an injury, our Physiotherapists’ can help you reach your goal. Safely reaching the finish line faster.

More than 50% of runners sustain a running-related injury. There has been no decrease in injuries with the addition of highly supportive, cushioned running footwear.

The newest research shows that heel to toe running techniques increase your risk of injury and decrease your running performance.

At PhysioActive learn how simple changes in your running style can increase performance and prevent injuries. We have Physiotherapists who can successfully evaluate your running style and help show you how some simple exercises and retraining techniques for your feet, legs and back (pelvis) can increase your running speed and performance while also reducing your risk of injury.

“As a Physiotherapist working with athletes, whether it be a weekend warrior or an elite level runner, we enjoy getting our clients back doing what they love. In addition to educating my clients about how changing their running style can improve performance, we also can provide our clients specific running drills and exercises which may also benefit their recovery. ”

At Physioactive, our Physiotherapists are trained in running assessment and can perform a video treadmill assessment of your running style, analyzing foot strike pattern, cadence, and body mechanics. Not only can a specific program improve running efficiency, but it will also prevent running-related injuries by reducing compression through the ankle, knee, hip, and spinal joints.
Our Physiotherapists will determine areas of muscle imbalance and flexibility insufficiencies preventing you from reaching your potential.
Most running injuries result from progressing your running too quickly. Our running assessments include coaching on how to progress your running program safely, whether you are a seasoned runner, new to the sport, or returning from an injury.
As part of your running assessment, you will learn which shoes will optimize your running performance and minimize injury.

In addition to our programs, we have the most advanced tools at our disposal to optimize recovery.

Modalities
Our physiotherapists use shockwave, magnetic biostimulation (working on electromagnetic frequencies or PEMF), therapeutic ultrasound, laser, interferential current, electromuscular stimulation, microcurrent, which are used when indicated to enhance our treatment and exercise programmes.
Acupuncture
We offer acupuncture as an adjunct to treatment where indicated. Our therapists have been trained in traditional acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada plus IMS acupuncture trained through the Chan Gunn association.

Sport Specific Training: Improve Performance and achieve your goals.

Rehabilitation Transition Program: Be more effective at the gym

Workplace Assessment: Work More Comfortably

Golf Program: Hit farther and straighter with less injury.

Running Program: Run further, faster.