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Managing your chronic pain with physiotherapy  By: Amanda Rusis Chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life. While medications might provide temporary relief, it is essential to address the root cause of the pain in order to experience long-term improvement. In this blog post, we will talk about the benefits of physiotherapy for chronic pain management.  Understanding chronic pain  Chronic pain is typically defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months, beyond th...

Stretching 101 by Caliegh Kaufman CAT(c), Athletic Therapist  Stretching is a fundamental aspect of fitness and overall well-being that often goes overlooked. Incorporating proper stretching into your daily routine can improve flexibility, enhance performance in physical activities, reduce the risk of injury, and promote relaxation. In this article, we will explore the concept of proper stretching, its benefits, and best practices to maximize its effectiveness.  Wha...

Swimming to better mental health By: Marlee Moore We have all been through a lot during the last few years and one that continues to make headlines is our mental health. May was Mental Health awareness month, and the difficult truth is nearly one in five Canadians live with a mental health illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Now is a good time to pause and reflect on what we can do for ourselves to decrease our chances of mental illness and improve our overall qu...

ProActive Rehab is celebrating Brain Health Awareness Month throughout March. As many of you may or may not know, ProActive Rehab provides a number of treatment options for those who are recovering from a mild traumatic brain injury/concussion such as physiotherapy, exercise therapy and massage therapy. Massage Therapy is one of the most forgotten/under-utilized interventions when it comes to post concussion treatment. There have been ongoing studies that provide evidence on the effects and ben...