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ProActive Health Advanced Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

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ProActive Health Advanced Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

An advanced Physiotherapy clinic in Oakville, committed to restoring your optimal health and function no matter the severity, area, or type of injury you have.
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We offer Advanced Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Pilates at our location. Dr. Laurie McLaughlin opened ProActive Health in 2010 with the intention of establishing a centre of rehabilitation excellence. Dr. McLaughlin has carefully assembled a team of clinicians in pursuit of this goal. Each team member is dedicated to life-long learning and professional excellence. Our team approach takes advantage of our clinicians’ varied skills and strengths to meet your rehabilitation needs. Dr. McLaughlin also works in collaboration with a spine surgeon to provide comprehensive orthopaedic assessments, helping to guide you to the next step in your recovery whether it be further diagnostic testing, surgical intervention, or advanced orthopaedic physiotherapy. Dr. McLaughlin is also an educator of physiotherapists and other health care professionals, teaching on spinal manipulation, breathing mechanics, and manual therapy of the fascia throughout Canada and internationally.

07/22/2021

Our experienced physiotherapists will help you recover faster, move better, and feel healthier, so you can live life to the fullest. At ProActive Health, you can leave your pain behind.

If you have chronic pain that has not been relieved by physiotherapy in the past, you can count on the expertise and advanced services at ProActive Health to find the source of your problem and help you return to an active, healthy lifestyle.

Call to book your appointment today! 905-338-6898

07/21/2021

07/19/2021

It looks like there are quite a few good reasons to try out pilates, so why not book your first session today with Michael Addison, our certified Pilates instructor, who has been practicing since 1997! Call us today at 905-338-2898 😄

07/16/2021

Happy Friday from the Proactive Health team! Enjoy some sunshine, do your physio exercises and stretches, get moving, and enjoy the weekend! 🌞 See you all next week!

07/15/2021

Whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior or simply enjoy being fit, we’ll get you back to peak performance as fast as possible. Our skilled clinicians have been trained to the highest standard of care and share your passion for sport – we have triathletes, marathon runners and other competitive athletes on our team. We take a collaborative, hands-on approach to your treatment, working as a team to deliver acute and chronic injury care, rehabilitation services, athletic conditioning and injury prevention programs.

If you are experiencing an injury or any signs of weakness/imbalance, ProActive health will evaluate you with a head-to-toe assessment and identify what may be affecting your performance. We offer many services that will help you get back to doing what you love most!

Call to book your appointment today! 905-668-2898 📞

07/12/2021

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At ProActive Health, our team is dedicated to finding the root cause of your pain and treating it so you can get back to your normal self!

Call today to book an appointment with us!
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07/08/2021

ProActive Basics: The Shoulder Part 2! Yesterday we covered the anatomy of the shoulder. So what do you do if your shoulder joint is painful or stiff? Stiffness in the shoulder can make it difficult to drive your car, engage in exercise, or take part in any number of seemingly simple tasks. One common cause of pain in the shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as Frozen Shoulder.

The bones, ligaments, and tendons that make up the shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. If this tissue thickens and tightens around the joint, it can restrict movement. Symptoms can come on gradually or you can just wake up with it.

Risk of experiencing frozen shoulder can increase if your mobility becomes restricted; those healing from a broken arm, who've experienced a stroke, or are recovering from surgery are all at heightened risk of developing this condition. The Good News: Frozen Shoulder is treatable! At ProActive we like to use hands on manual therapy, aimed at the shoulder joint and surrounding tissue, in order to help our patients feel their best and get back their full range of motion.

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07/08/2021

ProActive Basic: The Shoulder, Part 1!

Today we’re talking about the shoulder; made up of several bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves working together, it’s a joint whose function can have a massive impact on your day to day life and overall well being.

Using their understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, the proactive team can get to the root cause and help you recover. Pain or injury in the shoulder can be treated through physiotherapy and exercise. Keep an eye out for our next post on a common shoulder injury that we often treat here at the clinic!

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07/06/2021

We are very excited to have Rebecca practicing with us again at ProActive Health! Swipe left to learn more about Rebecca’s area of focus and certifications.

Rebecca completed her undergraduate degree at McMaster University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology with a Minor in Gerontology in 2008. She then went on to achieve her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2010, where she was awarded the Ontario Graduate Scholarship for both years of her studies. Since graduating she has continued to pursue education and training in many areas as mentioned in this post, and has worked in multidisciplinary environments successfully treating individuals of any age with a wide range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Committed to a holistic, individualized, patient centred approach, Rebecca combines a variety of therapies with prescribed exercise to help you achieve optimal results.

Rebecca is taking new as well as previous patients and would love to work with you. To book an appointment with her call us at 905-338-2898!

07/05/2021

07/01/2021

The ProActive Health team hopes that everyone has fun and stays safe this holiday. We’ll see you when we’re back I the clinic tomorrow!

06/30/2021

We love hearing that what we do here at ProActive makes a difference in the lives of our patients

Give us a call today at 905-338-2898 and see how we can help you!

06/29/2021

❗️The ProActive Health team is excited to have Rebecca Hamel back starting July 6th❗️Rebecca has been practicing Physiotherapy for 11 years, and has been a part of the ProActive Health Team since 2012.

Rebecca is looking forward to treating returning & new patients! She will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays starting next Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Call to book your next appointment with her at (905) 338-2898!!!

😄A little about Rebecca:
Rebecca Hamel - B. Kin (Hons), MScPT, & CAFCI - has experience with abdominal rehabilitation, treating back pain and women before/after pregnancy, and helping improve athletic performance in individuals!

06/25/2021

It's important to make sure you're keeping your nasal passages clear and free of irritation. Using nasal washes on a regular basis is one way to accomplish this!

Nasal Wash:

>1/4 non-iodized salt
>1/4 boiled water (previously boiled, let it cool!)

You can place the above solution in an eyedropper bottle and spray the solution into your nostrils three times a week while turning your head to the same side and moving the jaw a couple of times. This allows movement of the fluid along the sinuses.

Bring your head back to centre and blow out of both nostrils.

Or you could try…

One brand we at ProActive Health like to use is NeilMed. Their sinus rinse, available at drugstores, is an easy and effective alternative to making a wash at home, just be sure to use previously boiled water with this product as well. It’s a quick way to ensure you keep your nasal passages clear and get the most out of your breathing.

If you have any questions or concerns you can get in touch with ProActive Health at 905-338-2898

06/24/2021

Happy almost Friday everybody! 🌞 We hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. We have had busy week here at the clinic but we are looking forward to further helping you all with your physio needs! Be sure to stay hydrated, stretch, and enjoy this beautiful day.

Looking to book a future appointment with us? Call to book one today! 📞 905-634-5775

06/23/2021

💆‍♀️💆‍♂️At ProActive Health we offer more than just relaxation; our massage therapist Matthew Hustler has completed studies in Kinesiology, General Swedish Massage, Advanced Soft Tissue Release and Structural Myofascial Release. Matthew’s worked in physical rehabilitation facilities since 2002 and his athletic training gives him valuable insight into helping treat sports injuries.

Do you need any more reasons to treat yourself? Call to book one today! 📞 905-634-5775

06/22/2021

🤸🏋️‍♀️🏃Check out this study done by Vina et al. (2012)‼️It can be found online for free! It highlights the importance of exercise and its direct correlation to the promotion of health and lifespan among the general population. Some of the favourable effects of exercise are its role in prevention of many diseases, as well as treatment of established diseases. This includes conditions such as depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

This study explains that the dosing of exercise, as with many drugs, is important in order to attain positive effects. The signalling pathways within the human body in response to muscular movements are explained in this study to highlight this point. Lastly, exercise plays a significant role in improving mental well-being and cognitive function - ultimately exemplifying that exercise can be considered as a psychoactive drug. This is why it is especially important to accurately dose exercise as exercise needs vary from patient to patient, depending on their health and any conditions they may have.

So, be sure to get some sort of exercise today - even just for 10 minutes! Walk, run, hike, stretch, pilates, swim, golf, and so on! If you are struggling to get your body moving, have been injured, or are experiencing any pain, ProActive Health would love to assist you with your physical health and get you exercising.

Book an appointment today if you are interested in bettering your health!

06/18/2021

Breathing through your nose humidifies, warms, and cleans the air before it enters your lungs. Nose breathing creates more resistance to airflow and can help maintain your lungs’ flexibility. It also helps to ensure you get the right amount of air to your lungs.

If you have any questions or concerns about your breathing you can get in touch with Proactive Health at (905) 338-2898 to book a breathing assessment.

06/15/2021

Covid-19 has made it hard for all of us to keep moving on a daily basis. With the province slowly opening up again, it is a good time to remind yourself of the connection between your physical and mental health. 🏃🏽

Many of our patient’s seek physiotherapy treatment to reduce pain, prevent surgery, or treat injuries. One key difference our team notices between a patient's appointments is a boost in motivation and mood! Physiotherapy aims to reduce and eliminate pain, and encourage daily exercise to keep our patients active and moving longer. 🙌

06/14/2021

Proactive Health is proud to offer Pilates with Michael Addison. Michael’s been a certified Pilates instructor since 1997 and practices with a rehabilitative focus as well as supporting daily function through exercise! He has been working collaboratively with ProActive since 2003! 👏

Pilates are an effective way to build lean muscle and are beneficial to men, women, and children. Give us a call at (905) 338-2898 and get moving!

06/14/2021

Proactive Health is proud to offer Pilates with Michael Addison. Michael’s been a certified Pilates instructor since 1997 and practices with a rehabilitative focus as well as supporting daily function through exercise!

Pilates are an effective way to build lean muscle and are beneficial to men, women, and children. Give us a call at (905) 338-2898 and get moving!

06/09/2021

It is important, especially with being sedentary during COVID-19, to stay active and moving. The ProActive Team is here to help you find your starting point in your health and lifestyle journey. If you are interested in working towards a healthier and happier you, contact us today to discuss a customized program with one of our ProActive health professionals!

call 📞905-338-2898!

06/08/2021

ProActive Health would like to remind you all to take care of yourselves – physically and mentally! Enjoy some sunshine, stretch, and breathe.

“Do good, have fun, and prosper!” is a statement the ProActive Team ensures to demonstrate with all patients and their treatments. If you are struggling with pain, want to invest in your future, or meet your health goals, ProActive Health is here to help you prosper. Book your future appointment today.

Book on our website (Link in bio) or call 📞905-338-2898!

06/04/2021

Just because we breathe perpetually from when we get here to when we leave doesn’t mean we do it well. The average person breathes 30,000 times a day. If each breath is only a fraction off normal, the average effect is significant.

At rest it’s better to breathe from your lower rather than your upper chest. To monitor this place one hand on your upper chest and one on your abdomen. The upper hand should stay quiet while the lower hand should move in and out.

06/03/2021

When you sleep on your side there are ways to ensure you have proper sleep posture and get a full night’s rest:

1️⃣ Try not to curl up while on your side as this will cause your spine to bend too far forward.
2️⃣ You can sleep with additional supports to better your sleep posture...
3️⃣ Keep your spine and pelvis in a neutral position by placing a pillow between your knees. This will keep your hips stacked on top of one another and stop your top leg from dropping too far forward. A pillow in front of you will provide additional support for your arm to rest on.

Happy resting!

06/02/2021

Our ProActive team is growing! Say hello to our two new Office Administrators Jaclyne & Hanna. On top of assisting you with your physio appointments, Jaclyne & Hanna will be managing and creating new content for our social media page and website! Stay tuned. 😊

05/28/2021

An all-around great review of our entire team! 🥰

We have so much to offer🤩 Book an appointment today and feel the difference!

05/26/2021

After several years in practice, Laurie recognized that certain patients did not improve with traditional treatment. She noticed that many of these poor responders were also poor breathers. Realizing that there was limited research available on the importance and effects of altered breathing, she focused her doctoral studies on the importance of identifying and managing dysfunctional breathing. Laurie's insightful research and investigations have raised awareness of the whole body effects of poor breathing in the healthcare community and have been published in journals and textbooks.

Book in today for an evaluation of your breathing to help improve many areas of your life!

05/25/2021

05/20/2021

Many people who receive physiotherapy won't be recieving treatment as a result of an unusual event such as a car accident. It is the normal stuff that prompts most of us to seek therapeutic help.

We twist our backs lifting groceries, we strain our necks working from home, we pull a muscle when we run or we slip on stairs…there's no end to the trouble we can get ourselves into while doing our usual routines.

The problem is that when injuries are suffered as part of our normal activities, we often don't seek help right away. People will try to put up with a little pain and assume it will go away on its own.

It's true sometimes minor injuries do heal on their own or can be successfully treated at home by using ice, applied at 15 minute intervals to affected area. But often the soreness does not go away. in some cases it's even made worse by lack of treatment.

Above are three indicators to use after you may incur an injury!

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785 Pacific Road Unit #7
Oakville, ON
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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 12:30pm

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+19053382898

Website

http://proactivehealth.ca/

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Do you have back, pelvic, or sports related injuries/pain? Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) is a cutting-edge diagnostic tool that has revolutionized the treatment of back and pelvic pain! The stabilizing muscles of your core play an important role in keeping your spine strong and protecting your back and pelvis. If your core stabilizers are not working properly, they can slow down your recovery from injury and cause chronic health problems, such as low back pain, sciatica, urinary incontinence, and pelvic instability. RUSI instantly provides video images of your core muscles at work, allowing us to look deep beneath your skin to identify problem areas and provide the best treatment for you! By using RUSI, patients can be trained to appreciate their true core muscles and know whether they are accurately activating them. Call to book an appointment today if you are interested in core training! 905-338-2898 . . . #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #physiotherapy #oakvillephysio #oakvillephysiotherapy #oakvillehealth #oakvillehealing #oakvillehealthandfitness #health #candianphysiotherapist #canadianphysiotherapyassociation #manualtherapy #orthopaedicphysiotherapy #worldrenounced #oakvillephysio #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #exercise #exercisescience #fitness #pilates #massage #coretraining #fascialmobilization #acupuncture #pilates #ultrasound

At ProActive Health, we are committed to providing therapeutic massage treatments in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Massage therapy involves hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of your body, including your muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. A variety of stretching and stroking techniques are used to break the cycle of spasm and pain and promote healing. Our professional massage services are provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Matthew Huster, who has specialized training in sports injuries. Massage therapy is offered as part of an integrated, hands-on treatment plan to promote vitality, performance and healthy, active living. Call us today to book an appointment with Matthew! We also offer gift certificates for friends and family! (905) 338-2898 . . . #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #physiotherapy #oakvillephysio #oakvillephysiotherapy #oakvillehealth #oakvillehealing #oakvillehealthandfitness #health #candianphysiotherapist #canadianphysiotherapyassociation #manualtherapy #orthopaedicphysiotherapy #worldrenounced #oakvillephysio #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #healthylifestyle #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #exercise #fitness #massage #weekend #massagetherapy #relax #massagetherapist

The ProActive Health team hopes that everyone has fun and stays safe this holiday. We’ll see you when we’re back I the clinic tomorrow! #physiotherapy #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapyoakville #oakville #physiotherapyburlington #burlington #physiotherapymississauga #mississauga #seeyoutomorrow

Check out these video clips of Laurie performing fascial mobilization when teaching physiotherapists in 🏝Hawaii🏝 last year to help you understand the treatment technique. ✨ Fascial Mobilization is effective for: ✅ Releasing tissue adhesions ✅ Promoting easier movement  ✅ Reducing pain ✅ Improving tissue health ‘Fascia’ is the connective tissue that is around and through all of our body including our muscles, bones, organs, nerves and even extends into the interior of each cell!! This continuous web of fascia throughout the body can get tight, be painful, and restrict movement ❌. By carefully feeling the tissues our physiotherapists are able to look for restrictions in the fascia. When a problem area is found, the area is mobilized to restore optimal movement and relieve symptoms. 😌 . . . . #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #physiotherapy #oakvillephysio #oakvillephysiotherapy #oakvillehealth #oakvillehealing #oakvillehealthandfitness #health #candianphysiotherapist #canadianphysiotherapyassociation #manualtherapy #orthopaedicphysiotherapy #worldrenounced #oakvillephysio #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #healthylifestyle #painfree #myofascialrelease #myofascial #myofascialtherapy

How you ask? Our detailed assessment approach will help us determine the cause quickly, then we will provide individualized therapy to relieve the pain. . . . . #oakville #oakvilleontario #oakvillemoms #oakviledowntown #burlington #burlingtonontario #mississauga #GTA #oakvillebusiness #oakvillebusinesses #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physiotherapyclinic #physio #gtaphysiotherapy #gtaphysiotherapist #manualtherapy #getbetterfaster #staybetterlonger #concussionawareness #concussionrecovery #concussion #concusionprotocol #concussionssuck #concussionsymptoms #concussionrehab #rowanslaw #mentalhealth

At ProActive Health Advanced Physiotherapy, our ⭐️award-winning⭐️ team of accredited therapists will get you out of pain – fast – so you can enjoy doing the things you love 😍. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, suffering from chronic pain or improving your fitness and performance, we’re here to help. 🧑‍⚕️🤍 ProActive Health offers a wide range of personalized services to deliver exceptional results in the shortest time possible. Using the ‼️latest advances in therapeutic treatment and technology‼️, we find and treat the real cause of your problem so you can get better faster and stay better longer. Call and book your appointment today! 📞905-338-2898

#teachingtuesday 🍎 Tap the bookmark button to save this video for whenever you need a reminder on how to improve your standing posture! #getbetterfaster #staybetterlonger 😁 Click the link in our bio to get our free and downloadable Posture E-Book! . . . . #oakville #oakvilleontario #oakvillemoms #oakviledowntown #burlington #burlingtonontario #mississauga #GTA #oakvillebusiness #oakvillebusinesses #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physiotherapyclinic #physio #gtaphysiotherapy #gtaphysiotherapist #manualtherapy #posturecorrection #backpain #standingposture #standingdesk #standingjob #standingjobs #painfreeliving #hamilton #mississauga #gtaphysio

We know parking and accessibility can be an issue and a deciding factor in choosing which physiotherapy clinic works best for you! Don’t fret… we got you covered! We are doing everything we can to provide you with the best experience 👍 . . . . #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #physiotherapy #oakvillephysio #oakvillephysiotherapy #oakvillehealth #oakvillehealing #oakvillehealthandfitness #health #candianphysiotherapist #canadianphysiotherapyassociation #manualtherapy #orthopaedicphysiotherapy #worldrenounced #oakvillephysio #oakvilleontario #oakvillebusiness #healthylifestyle #painfree

Want to gain better control and coordination of your pelvic floor? 🦋 Watch this!! 👀 Being able to lengthen or relax your pelvic floor is just as important as being able to properly contract it. Our muscles can only be strong at an optimal length! Tight ≠ strong !! 🧘‍♀️ But most of us are never taught how to properly do this! And our pelvic floor can be much harder to control or recruit compared to a muscle like our bicep for example. 💪 Try this ⬆️⬆️ And think of these cues: A flower blossoming open, petal by petal 🌸 An elevator dropping to ground 0 🛗 Initiating the flow of urine 💧(this doesn’t mean bear down or push!) The towel/pillow gives you that proprioceptive feedback 🧠 (i.e. you feel an increase in contact between your pelvic floor and the pillow) to get a better feel for the movement. Second slide shows a more comfortable option for those with less mobility through their hips. Let me know what works best for you!! . . . . #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvichealthphysio #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicpain #pelvichealthpt #pelvichealthmatters #oakville #oakvilleontario #oakvillemoms #oakviledowntown #burlington #burlingtonontario #mississauga #GTA #oakvillebusiness #oakvillebusinesses #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physiotherapyclinic #physio #gtaphysiotherapy #gtaphysiotherapist #manualtherapy #getbetterfaster #staybetterlonger

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