CUSTOM FIT ORTHOTICS

Custom fit orthotics are used for a variety of clinical conditions spanning from the foot to the low back. A full biomechanical

Read more

ORTHOPAEDIC BRACING

Orthopaedic braces provide support and protection to vulnerable joints and soft tissue. The Proactive Athlete most commonly recommends bracing for cases involving

Read more

ON-FIELD EMERGENCY CARE

The Proactive Athlete offers on-field emergency care, providing all necessary supplies and equipment to facilitate smooth coverage. Our practitioners are fully certified

Read more

The Nordic Hamstring Exercise for Chronic Recurrent Hamstring Strains

Read more

Post-heavy exercise recovery: Is Chocolate Milk the answer?

Athletes with a compressed recovery time (i.e., soccer/tennis tournaments, track/swim meets, or simply an intense mid season schedule), are constantly seeking ways

Read more

Concussions: evaluating potential prevention and management solutions

NHL star Sidney Crosby is on the verge of returning to play after a 10 month concussion hiatus.   With all the attention

Read more

PHYSICAL THERAPY MODLITIES

Ultrasound and electrotherapy (ie. microcurrent and interferential current) delivers physical energy to tissue and can be helpful adjuncts to aid healing and

Read more

Ankle dorsiflexion: Injury prevention for jumper’s knee?

Explosive jumping, in sports such as volleyball and basketball, expose the patellar tendon to significant strain (forces in excess of 6-8X a

Read more

Orthotics: relief for Anterior Knee Pain

As many as 1 in 4 active people experience debilitating anterior knee pain.  Orthotics are often prescribed for this population, but which patients

Read more

Maximizing Gains With Dietary Protein

Hypertrophy Training- Maximizing Strength Results With Dietary Protein Athletes are always looking for a competitive advantage. Whether the goal is quick recovery

Read more