Physiotherapy in St. Catharines

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy) is a health care profession which assists people to restore, maintain, and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. Physiotherapists (also known as physical therapists) get you moving and keep you moving. They are highly educated experts in physical function, movement, and mobility.

Our St. Catharines Physiotherapists also possess in-depth knowledge of how the body works. We use our specialized clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury, aging, and disability to improve function and quality of life.

How can a Physiotherapist help me?

A Physiotherapist in St. Catharines will:

  • Help you understand what is causing your condition following a thorough examination

  • Use evidence-based knowledge to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to you

  • Restore function through education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and other treatment techniques

  • Get you involved in your care by teaching you how to restore, maintain and/or maximize your movement, reduce your pain, and manage any of your chronic symptoms

  • Treat knowing pain is influenced by factors beyond muscle and bone tissue alone (e.g. lifestyle, stress, anxiety, work environment) and work with you to address these factors

  • Educate you on what you can do to prevent future injury and maintain and improve your health in order achieve your best quality of life

What are conditions physiotherapy treats?

  • Chronic pain

  • Low back pain (chronic/acute)

  • Nerve pain

  • Sprains and strains

  • Arthritis

  • Overuse/repetitive strain injuries

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Fracture rehab

  • Neurological conditions

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

  • Work injuries

  • Athletic injuries

  • “Prehab”

Getting started with
physiotherapy at ProActive

If you’ve been referred by a doctor or your workplace, or have a condition that you’d like to consult with the Physiotherapist, give the ProActive Centre a call at 905-937-7908 or book online for physical therapy near you.

We take pride in providing quality and trustworthy care for our patients. Our Physiotherapists work to help you feel better and restore function so you can move confidently!

Looking for personal training or fitness in St. Catharines?

Want similar benefits to Physiotherapy but don’t need the medical treatment? Our experienced and Certified Trainers can help.

We are proud to provide personal training and group fitness classes for those who want to kickstart their fitness journey!

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Client Testimonials

  • "Working with Alison has been a great experience! She’s knowledgeable, caring, professional and very friendly. I feel I’m in good hands after my knee surgery! Thanks for everything you’ve taught me, I feel stronger every day!"

    Amy Dooler

  • "Simply the best! A very professional, knowledgeable and friendly team. My husband and I have been in Dr. Scott’s care for a variety of reasons over the years. Dr. Scott and team listen to our health concerns and work with us to build the most appropriate plan of action to address our needs. It’s great to have 100% trust in your health care provider! Highly, highly recommend.

    Jody Hales

  • "I’ve been coming to proactive for over 16 years now. I’ve always had 5/5 experience and trust them Immensely. Throughout our time I’ve had multiple injuries in multiple different places, and they have always help me get back to myself and pain-free. I would highly recommend to anybody! Thanks guys!"

    Trina Asselin

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