ProActive Rehab is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility located in the heart of downtown Huntsville Ontario.

We offer a wide range of services including physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, aquatherapy and post-rehab aquacise, cardiac rehabilitation, custom foot orthotics, braces, supports and rehab products.

Our bright, modern, 3000 sqft facility is well equipped with extensive and high quality exercise equipment, the latest in healing modalities including laser and ultrasound and plenty of space for individual exercsie progams.

We pride ourselves in being the centre of choice in north Muskoka for exemplary customer service, professional and effective rehab programs and experienced staff all in a relxed and motivating environment!

The ProActive Advantage:

• Exemplary Customer Service.
• Experienced and Professional staff.
• The only provider of AQUATHERAPY and other Aquatics programs in Muskoka!
• The latest in equipment and healing modalities like LASER.
• Plenty of Free Parkking.
• Multidisicplinary clinic to meet all your needs!

“Physiotherapists have advanced knowledge of how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well and how to restore mobility” CPA

“Physiotherapy is a drug free health care practice” OPA

Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various types of injuries and physical dysfunctions that prevent you from living to your fullest.  At ProActive Rehab & Sport Injury Centre you will receive a one on one, individualized assessment to determine the source or cause of your issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan.  Your treatment will also be individualized and may consist of healing modalities (like laser or ultrasound), manual therapy techniques, education and exercise instruction, independent exercise and/or aquatherapy and pain management as required.  As you are a partner in your recovery, you will be expected to maintain a home program.  The effectiveness and progress of your in-clinic treatment is directly related to your own commitment to following through at home and making positive changes in current habits.

In addition to traditional out-patient assessment and treatment, at ProActive Rehab we also offer individualized Work Hardening Programs, direction and management for children with neurological deficits (i.e. Cerebral Palsy), long term monitoring and direction for adults with neurological impairments (i.e. stroke, M.S. Parkinson’s Disease),  postural assessments, direction and guidance on prevention of injury as well as advice on developing preventative training programs for athletes.

As physiotherapists it is our goal to assist you in taking back control; to maximize your function and to help you get back to living – ProActively!

Our current PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE hours are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8am to 6:30 pm., Wednesday 8am to 1pm and Friday 8am to 12pm

Massage therapy is used to treat and prevent physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints of the body. Massage therapy is effective for various sports, workplace and motor vehicle accident injuries.  Musculoskeletal conditions such as; arthritis, tendonitis, muscular strain, tension headache and whiplash are commonly treated with massage therapy.                                                                                        

Your first appointment will include a health history and consent form and a one on one assessment with your massage therapist to establish a treatment plan that is safe and effective for you.  During your massage your body will be fully covered with sheets and only the area(s) being treated will be uncovered. A variety of techniques and varying levels of pressure may be used for your massage depending on your needs and condition. Your therapist will always work within your pressure tolerance.  Your massage may include a combination of techniques such as the ones listed below. 

Swedish:  effleurage, petrissage, tractioning, recoil, myofascial trigger point, and cross fibre frictionig

Non-Swedish:  myofascial release, rhythmic mobilization, joint play   Other Modalities:  passive stretching, hydrotherapy, range of motion exercises, post isometric relaxation.     Insurance receipts are provided to you if you are claiming massage therapy through your private extended health benefits plan.  Your insurance company may require a doctor’s referral before they will cover your claim.  Approval from your auto insurance or WSIB is necessary if you have a motor vehicle accident claim or work place injury.      

Our current MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICE hours are Monday 9am -3 pm, Tuesday 9 am -6 pm, Wednesday 9 am – 1 pm, and Thursday 9am -3 pm

Aquatherapy

 If you are being treated in our clinic by one of our Physiotherapists you might be referred into our Aquatherapy program as part of your treatment plan.  This pay as you go program is in a group setting however; you would have one on one time with the instructor as she is teaching you specific exercises that are complementary to your dlinic based treatment.  Your physiothera;pist will supervise your program and your progression, as you will be actiely attending the dlinic at the same tiem.  This program is limited to clients of ProActive Rehab.

Takes place Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

Healing Waters is our Post Rehab Aquacise Program

This program is a specialized group aquatic fitness calss meant for post-rehabilitation.  If you have completed an active physiotherapy program or are just not ready for main stream fitness classes you are a good candidate.  This program features a small class size, personal attention and a spcifically trained instructor who will be familiar with your abilities and health status.  This class is designed as a "next steps program to help you take the next steps required to stay on the path of wellness that you started while under the active care of your physiotherapist.  This is a 10 week, 2 times per week, program and is open to the public.

Takes place Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Who Benefits from Water Exercise

Just about everyone would benefit from water exercise.  Here are a few examples:

• Muscular-Skeletal Injuries
• Motor Vehicle Accident
• MS
• Cardiac Rehab
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Obesity/Overweight
• Brain injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis

Our occupational therapy service offers a number of separate and distinct interventions.  Each is specific for a certain need and all generally require a referral.  The individual services are outlined below.  Please feel free to enquire further for more specific detail.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN-HOME FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

• comprehensive evaluation of activities of daily living
• recommendation and implementation of adaptive equipment

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION PROGRAM

• provided within the home environment or workplace
• individualized, goal directed graded activity program with self-monitoring strategies
• recommendation and implementation of adaptive equipment
• education specific to the graded activity program

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES EVALUATION   

• completed within a clinical setting
• 5 hour assessment completed over two days
• comprehensive and time efficient evaluation of a client's physical abilities and work tolerances
• use of both standardized and non-standardized assessment tools                                                                     

JOB SITE ASSESSMENT

• includes a brief interview and history
• ergonomic assessment of job site design and comprehensive physical demands analysis
• recommendation of adapative equipment and/or workplace modifications

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CHRONIC PAIN PROGRAM

• customized programs generally ranging between 12-18 hours of Occupational Therapy intervention
• includes chronic pain education package with practical application
• includes functional restoration program

 Healthy Heart Exercise Program

Together with the Algonquin Family Health Team, ProActive Rehab & Sport Injury Centre has developed a cardiac rehabilitation program for people who have had a heart attack or have been diagnosed with heart disease.  Patients are referred to the program by their doctors and are required to have a stress test prior to beginning exercise.  This 8 week program is supervised by an RN and a physiotherapist and facilitated by an RN and an exercise instructor.  In the exercise portion you will learn how to safely exercise your cardiovascular system and how to increase muscle strength with simple exercises that take very little time from your day.  We work in a group setting where you can be with people who have similar stories.  In addition to exercising you will have a number of educational lectures to attend, teaching you how to live a healthy lifestyle in a holistic manner The Healthy Heart Exercise Program is held at ProActive Rehab and is scheduled on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons.

 Custom Foot Orthotics

Custom foot orthotics are a custom made insole that inserts directly into your shoe.  They provide arch support and foot control to help alleviate the source of many causes of pain.  Our feet are at the bottom of our lower extremity kinetic chain and as such play a great role in the biomechanics of function.  If they go wrong, they can negatiely influence the function of the entire lower extremity up to and including the lower back.  Custom Foot Orthotics are designed just for you, enabling your feet to be correctly positioned and supported and therefore correcting these biomechanical faults.

Rehab Products

At ProActive Rehab we keep in stock many common items that aide in rehabilitation.  Our suppliers are reliable and are able to get different items or sizes to our clinic in one week or less, often only a couple of days.  Exampls of the items we carry are:

• McKenzie Lumbar rolls and Embrace Air postural suports
• Thera-P-Support Cervical pillows
• Superfeet arch supports
• Trainer's Choice and Corflex wrist, elbow, knee and ankle braces.
• Resistance tubing, handy puty, exercise balls
• Kinesio tape, Leukotape, Hypafix, athletic tape
• Icepacks and wraps, Biofreeze

1 - Braces

2- Supports

3- Other items