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Concussion: What Your Brain Needs By: Marlee Moore, Exercise Therapist Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces, which can be caused by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or indirectly on another body area with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. Rest in the early phase of injury, especially in the first 24-48 hours, plays a critical role in recovery. Evidence suggests however that getting physical activity early (after 1-2 initial days of rest...

Defining Fascia and How Massage Therapy can help with Fascial Tension By: Sarah Tyler  When it comes to massage therapy, there are several different structures in the human body that are involved, which can be treated both directly and indirectly. A big one that can affect our body function and mobility is fascia. Fascia is considered a connective tissue of the body - enveloping and connecting many different structures of the musculoskeletal system. It is made up of collagen and el...

Battle Cold Season with MLD  By: Jaimee Copeman Cold season is here, and we all know how hard it can be to shake a cold. Interestingly, many individuals suffer from chronic nasal congestion following a cold which can lead to Sinusitis. Sinusitis, or inflammation of the sinuses, can occur after colds or an allergy flare up, which are both quite common this time of year. When mucus drainage becomes blocked, symptoms of infection or sinusitis can ensue. Sinusitis symptoms are runny nose ...

Welcome to our New Home!  As you, most likely, know by now, ProActive Rehab has recently undertaken a BIG move! As of November 30, 2023, you will now find us at 34 Cairns Cres in the south-west end of Huntsville.   It was a big undertaking, but we did it and have been settling in quite nicely ever since.  As it is now January and we are all beginning a new year, I am excited to formally welcome you all to our new, and permanent home!    We are not new to this...