Chiropractic is one of Canada's largest regulated health professions governed by the Regulated Health Practitioners Act and The Chiropractic Act. Chiropractic is a self regulated health discipline requiring an intensive seven or eight year university level educational process followed by a set of rigorous national board exams prior to licensure. The practice of chiropractic is the assessment and diagnosis of conditions related to the spine, nervous system and joints. Chiropractors offer a diverse array of treatments including, but not limited to joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue and fascial manual therapy techniques, physical modalities such as laser therapy, and acupuncture.
To learn more about chiropractic, please visit www.chiropractic.on.ca. To learn more about sports chiropractic please visit www.ccssc.ca.
Certified Sports Massage Therapy
Certified Sports Massage Therapists need to undergo rigorous post graduate training after passing their registered massage therapy licensing examinations. This program entails over 1000 additional hands on sport related hours in addition to class hours to become eligible to sit this specialty examination. Certififed Sports Massage Therapists are on the core medical team for the Canadian Olympic Committee in addition to most professional sports organizations.
To learn more about Certified Sports Massage Therapy, please visit www.csmta.ca/therapists.htm
ART is a soft tissue technique concentrating on problems arising from muscles, fascia, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. The purpose is to remove soft tissue adhesions that develop due to over-use injuries (shin splints, tendinopathies, micro trauma etc), or acute injuries (strains, sprains, bruising, etc). Soft tissue adhesions are primarily composed of fibrotic 'scar tissue' which alters normal function. Scar tissue has also been known to cause pain by direct irritation of nerves resulting in acute and chronic pain. ART providers locate this scar tissue accumulation and combines very specific tension and motion to then break it down.
ART has been successful in the treatment of back and neck pain, headaches, joint dysfunctions and numerous repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, tennis and golfers elbow, and plantar fascia. For more information on Active Release Technique please visit www.activereleasetechniques.com
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is a postgraduate course completed through McMaster University. This approach to acupuncture is based upon an anatomic, functional model that is adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture’s popularity has resulted in its integration in the Contemporary Western Medical paradigm. Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is a safe, effective, evidence based treatment modality applied following a clinical history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnosis. Acupuncture involves the insertion of clean, solid needles into specific anatomic locations combined with manual or electrical stimulation. Acupuncture has both local and focal (general) body effects resulting in pain alleviation and relaxation. For more information on Contemporary Medical Acupuncture please visit www.contemporaryacupuncture.com
Graston Technique is an instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. Graston Technique is combined with rehabilitative exercises to improve overall musculoskeletal function. Stainless-steel patented instruments are utilized to detect and amplify soft tissue restrictions or dysfunctions, similar to how a stethoscope amplifies the heart beat. Following this ‘scanning procedure’, a patented stainless-steel instrument is matched with the soft tissue target to be treated to help alleviate the soft tissue restrictions or dysfunctions detected. Graston Techniques is an evidence based technique with peer reviewed articles published on its effectiveness in the treatment of tendinopathies, fascial syndromes, myofascial pain syndromes, entrapment syndromes, ligaments sprains, edema reduction, scar tissue/adhesion treatment. For more information on Graston Techniques please visit http://www.grastontechnique.com/.
Rehabilitation is an important aspect of all bodily injuries. When we “roll” an ankle, the first thing we look for is a qualified professional to design and implement an appropriate rehabilitation program. The purpose? To maintain the proper mechanics and functioning of that ankle and offset future injuries to the same structures. Why then do we not use a similar approach for all injuries to the body? There is evidence for conservative rehabilitative programs in virtually every muskuloskeletal injury to reduce pain and restore normal function. Rehabilitation programs are important both post and pre surgical in addition to the non surgical management of tissue pathology. The rehabilitation process with the professionals at The Proactive Athlete is a well thought out, systematic, evidence based process to ensure top quality service and the best possible outcome.
The professionals at The Proactive Athlete utilize a systematic approach to custom orthotic inserts from The Orthotic group. Prior to an orthotic prescription, we complete a full biomechanical analysis. Orthotics are combined with other therapeutic processes to ensure the best service to attack the underlying mechanism of dysfunction. Evidence exists for the use of orthotics for a variety of both local foot and ankle issues (ie hyperpronation and supination), and more global issues (knee, hip and even lower back pain). By using the chiropractors at The Proactive Athlete to create your custom fit orthic inserts, you will be ensured the top quality service and best quality product available.
To learn more about custom fit orthotics, please visit http://www.theorthoticgroup.com/
On field Emergency Care Services
The chiropractor’s at The Proactive Athlete are fully certified through Osteomed Canada with the Sports First Responders Certification. This is the same company and training process received by professional Hockey Teams throughout the National Hockey League and other professional sports teams throughout the world. This is an internationally recognized certification. Further post graduate resident level education in on field coverage and emergency care has been obtained and is ongoing by all chiropractors at The Proactive Athlete.
Some teams that we have provided on field emergency care services for include the Dixie Beehives, North York Rangers, and Milton IceHawks of the Provincial Junior A Hockey League, Provincial and National level WTF Tae Kwon Doe events, The Toronto Scottish Provincial Men's Rugby Club, club soccer (SAAC), club level track and field, Over The Top Elite Jump Training club, provincial level lacrosse, high school football, triathlons, and adventure racing series.
The Prroactive Athlete provides all equipment necessary to cover these events including portable tables. In partnering with our clinics for your teams emergency coverage, a new level of communication between therapists, coaches, players and parents is ensured creating the best care possible for all athletes. For more information and inquiries into team field coverage for your team please visit the contact us link above and send us an email.
Don Joy Custom Orthopedic Bracing
Don Joy provides the professional standard for custom bracing. Many professional and collegiate athletes rely on Don Joy Custom orthopedic braces to keep them in the game. Orthopedic surgeons offering bracing as an alternative to surgery or as an adjunct to pre or post surgical management often rely upon Don Joy to produce the best possible results. The Don Joy Defiance III brace is the world sales leader for knee ligament bracing offering superior stability in addition to a lifetime warranty. The Proactive Athlete is a certified Don Joy Brace provider. Check out http://www.donjoy.comfor further information.
