About

Activate Physiotherapy is a trusted provider of high-quality physiotherapy services, dedicated to helping clients recover, move better, and achieve their health goals. With a strong focus on active rehabilitation and patient education, they offer personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. Though originally opened in downtown Brockville, they have since relocated to better serve the community.

Activate is locally owned, and their Registered Physiotherapist, Steve Craig-Pettem, grew up in the Brockville area. The clinic’s name reflects its two core beliefs: active + educate. Their approach combines evidence-based practice with a compassionate, client-centered model to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Services:

Injury Rehabilitation

Comprehensive treatment for acute and chronic injuries, helping clients regain strength, mobility, and function through targeted exercises and manual therapy.

Sports Injuries

Specialized care for athletes, focusing on recovery, performance enhancement, and injury prevention to get them back to their sport safely.

Concussion Management

Evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation for concussion recovery, addressing symptoms and guiding a safe return to daily activities.

Prehab & Post-Surgical Rehab

Pre-surgical conditioning to improve outcomes and post-operative rehabilitation to restore movement, strength, and function.

Chronic Pain Management

A holistic approach to managing long-term pain, combining movement therapy, education, and pain science to improve quality of life.

Approach to Care:

Active Listening & Personalized Treatment – Each session begins with understanding the client’s history, goals, and concerns to create a tailored plan.

Evidence-Based Practice – Treatments are grounded in the latest research to ensure effective, up-to-date care.

Biopschosocial Model – Addressing not just physical symptoms but also psychological and social factors that influence recovery.

Education & Empowerment – Teaching clients how to manage their condition and prevent future issues through movement and self-care strategies.