by alphahealth | Aug 9, 2022 | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Male Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Pelvic Health. We usually think this is for people who were born with uteruses, right? What if I told you that men (or people born with penises) also have pelvic floors, and that there are unique issues that can arise in this...
by alphahealth | Jul 26, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services
My interest in physiotherapy began when I was completing my graduate degree in Parkinson’s research. I found the brain and neuroanatomy so fascinating and it really piqued my interest in exploring neuro rehabilitation. I had not realized the full breadth and scope of...
by alphahealth | Jul 26, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services
What is the Health At Every Size (HAES) Model? HAEs involves: • Weight inclusivity: Accepting and respecting the diversity of body shapes and reject the idealizing or pathologizing of specific weight. • Respectful care: Recognizing that health and well-being are...
by alphahealth | Jul 19, 2022 | Neurological Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
What is Bobath Therapy? Bobath therapy is currently the most widely use neuro-rehabilitation approach in the world (1). It originated in the 1940s through the work of Berta and Karel Bobath who discovered the potential for recovery in people with neurological...
by alphahealth | Jun 21, 2022 | My Story
My Story – Daniel Krasner (Toronto Physiotherapy Resident) Throughout my physical therapy education, a recurring theme that came up was the idea of being a lifelong learner. Meaning that the journey of a physiotherapist should not end the day you graduate, but...