ReActive Physiotherapy

ReActive Physiotherapy would like to welcome our newest student, Breya, to the team!

She will be joining us until the beginning of December, assisting with our Wellspring and Bone Fitness classes and gaining valuable hands-on experience. When you see her around the clinic, please say hi!

A message from Breya:

Hi! My name is Breya, and I’m a fourth-year Kinesiology student at Western University. I grew up in Port Severn, a small town in South Muskoka, and have always loved being active and involved in sports. My passion for movement, fitness, and overall well-being led me to pursue Kinesiology, and over the past year I also became a certified personal trainer.

Outside of school, you can usually find me at the gym, on the golf course, or playing pickleball! I’m also a huge dog lover, all dogs are my favourite.

I’m so excited to be assisting with the Wellspring and Bone Fitness classes and to continue expanding my knowledge, gaining hands-on experience, and getting to know everyone at ReActive!

See you soon,
Breya

Welcome to the team, Breya! 🧡

ReActive Physiotherapy Western PT Students

READY TO KEEP MOVING AFTER GLA:D?

🙌 Finished your GLA:D hip or knee program and looking for more? We have got options!

✨ Whether you are ready to repeat GLA:D for hip or knee OA or want to explore another program, there are several ways to keep working toward your mobility, strength and joint health goals.

🏋️ Another GLA:D Hip/Knee Course
Yes, you can do it again! Join Allison for 12 more exercise classes on Mondays and Thursdays from 9–10 am. Each class is $45.

🦴 Bone Fitness Physiotherapy
Our next session starts November 9, 2026, Mondays and Wednesdays from 2–3 pm.

🏃 GLA:D for Low Back Pain
Next sessions start November 3, 2026, Tuesdays and Fridays from 1–2 pm.

🥗 Nutrition to Help Manage Osteoarthritis Webinar
Looking to learn more about nutrition and OA? This free interactive webinar explores nutrition and diet strategies while living with osteoarthritis. Upcoming dates: October 19 and November 16, 12–1 pm.

📞 Interested in a program or want to know which option may be right for you?

Give ReActive Physiotherapy a call at 519-601-5522!

✨ Movement Monday: Child’s Pose ✨

Feeling tight through your lower or middle back? Give this gentle stretch a try! 🧘‍♀️

How to do it:

1. Kneel on the floor with your toes touching and your knees spread wide.
2. Sit your hips back toward your heels.
3. Extend your arms straight out in front of you on the ground.
4. Let your lower back round slightly as you gently lower your chest toward the floor.
5. Take deep breaths into your rib cage and hold for 20–30 seconds.

💡 Why it helps: Child’s Pose gently stretches the muscles along your spine and can help relieve tightness through the lower and middle back.

Remember, the stretch should feel gentle and comfortable — don’t force the movement or push into pain.

Save this post and give it a try the next time your back needs a little extra mobility! 🙌

GLA:D GRADUATES…THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

💪 You put in the work during your GLA:D program, now let’s keep that momentum going!

🧡 Our FREE GLA:D Graduate Refresher Classes are designed specifically for people who have already completed/graduated from the GLA:D program and want a little extra support staying on track.

Join Allison, Meghan or Theresa to:
✨ Refresh your exercise technique
✨ Reinforce your exercise routine
✨ Get your questions answered
✨ Keep building confidence with your exercises
✨ Stay consistent with your joint health goals

📅 5 class times available in October
📍 ReActive Physiotherapy
💰 FREE for GLA:D graduates

Spots are limited, and a minimum of 4 participants is required for each class, so be sure to RSVP for ONE class by calling or emailing the clinic!

📞 519-601-5522
📧 mail to:[email protected]

⭐️ We can’t wait to welcome our GLA:D graduates back to the gym!

Please note: These refresher classes are for individuals who have already completed the GLA:D program. They are not a replacement for the full GLA:D program.

Recovering after a Motor Vehicle Accident? You don’t have to navigate recovery alone.

🚗 A motor vehicle accident can leave you dealing with pain, stiffness, headaches, whiplash, reduced mobility, or challenges getting back to the activities you love.

🧡 At ReActive Physiotherapy, we have incredible experience helping individuals recover from motor vehicle accident injuries with personalized, one-on-one care.

🗒️ Your recovery starts with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, movement, strength, and individual goals. From there, we create a treatment plan designed specifically for you, combining education, hands-on treatment, and functional exercise to help you move forward with confidence.

💪 Whether you are just beginning your recovery or still experiencing symptoms weeks or months later, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

📍 London, Ontario
📞 519-601-5522
🔗 Book your assessment through the link in our bio

🧡 Your recovery. Your goals. Your ReActive journey.

Walk for Wellspring!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Cancer Wellspring Walk this past weekend! We had so much fun with you and thank you Wellspring Cancer Support for having us!

🧡 We are honoured to be part of this incredible community for the past few years and proud to support an organization that is so near and dear to our hearts.

Learn more: https://wellspring.ca

✨ Movement Monday: Standing Calf Stretch ✨

Feeling tight through your calves or lower legs? Give this simple standing calf stretch a try!

How to do it:

1. Stand facing a wall with your hands at eye level.
2. Step the painful or tighter foot back behind the other foot.
3. Keep your back heel firmly on the floor.
4. Slowly bend your front knee until you feel a gentle stretch through the back of your lower leg.
5. Hold for 20–30 seconds, then relax.

💡 Tip: Keep the movement controlled and aim for a gentle stretch — you shouldn’t feel sharp or worsening pain.

Save this post and give it a try next time your calves need a little extra mobility! 🙌

Osteoarthritis: What do people get wrong?

🦴 Think osteoarthritis is simply a result of “getting old”?

Think again.

📈 A 2023 study published in Healthcare looked at health-seeking behaviours and misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis. The findings highlight the importance of improving public understanding of OA and when to seek appropriate care.

Here are a few important things to know:
❌ “Osteoarthritis is just wear and tear.”
OA is more complex than simply a joint “wearing out.” Many factors can contribute to its development and progression.

❌ “If I have OA, I should avoid exercise.”
Movement and appropriately prescribed exercise can play an important role in managing symptoms and maintaining strength and function.

❌ “Pain means I’m damaging my joint.”
Pain and tissue damage don’t always go hand in hand. A physiotherapist can help you understand your symptoms and determine what types of movement and exercise are appropriate.

❌ “I just have to live with it.”
There are evidence-informed strategies that can help people manage symptoms, improve function, and stay active.

💪 Your joints were made to move. Physiotherapy can help you understand your pain, build strength, improve mobility, and develop a plan that works for your body and your goals.

If joint pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, don’t just push through it, get it assessed.

📲 Book an assessment with ReActive Physiotherapy and consider if our GLA:D program is right for you!

🔗 reactivephysio.com/get-started/
🔗 Kazi et al. (2023), Healthcare, 11(9), 1208. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091208

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