Category: Physiotherapy

‘Be Injury Resilient’: 4 Reasons Physiotherapy is so Good for You

When it comes to the science of physiotherapy, you may be wondering, how does it actually work? How do the stretches, exercises, and other movements in physiotherapy help to reduce recovery time, soothe pain, and improve range of motion? And how do they help to protect your body for the future, making you resilient to […]

3 Key Physiotherapy Techniques that Will Help You Get Your Game On

Whether you’re a highly trained athlete or you play sports for fun and to stay healthy, you want to play at your best. Competition or not, there’s nothing quite like the sensation you’ve improved and are excelling in your sports of choice because of the work and effort you’ve put in. Olympians and rec league […]

A Tutorial for Relief from Hip Pain & “A Pain in the Butt”

Have you ever found yourself experiencing pain, tension, or stiffness in your hips or glute muscles? Having either hip pain and a ‘pain in the butt’ can, truly, be a pain in the butt, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing it or how to find relief for it. What is it that causes tension […]

How to Improve 3-Dimensional Ribcage Expansion for a Better Breath (And Why It Matters)

When you think of the most important muscle of your body, what comes to mind? Is it your legs, allowing you to walk, run, sit, and more? How about your heart, tirelessly pumping blood and oxygen throughout your system? These are, of course, vital muscles. But if you ask me, there’s one that’s even more […]

6 Benefits of Getting Professional Physiotherapy Tools from the Shop

Physiotherapy can be an invaluable way to regain your strength, apply healthy habits to your day, and work towards physical recovery. Whether you’ve been involved in a car crash or have a sports injury, or if you’re simply dealing with ongoing pain, this modality of treatment has the power to build strength and get you […]

5 Things I Recommend You Do Between Physiotherapy Treatments

Physiotherapy can be an incredible tool. Whether you’re recovering from a car accident, sports injury, poor posture, or any number of other physical limitations, physiotherapy has been proven time and again that it’s an invaluable treatment.  There’s a reason it’s so widely recommended: it truly helps. And when done right, it can be transformative. However, […]

How to Stay Physically Active at Home Outside of Treatments

Whether you’re struggling with ongoing, chronic pain or dealing with a long-term lack of mobility, there are countless challenges that can bring someone in for physio treatment.  At ProActive Pilates, I offer several services to help out the incredible system that is the human body. From Clinical Pilates and fascial release to core rehab and […]