by alphahealth | Jun 27, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
A little over a year and a half ago I made a goal for myself to run a half marathon. Since then I’ve run 3 half marathons, two full marathons, two 10km races and joined a run club! I often joke that running has VERY quickly become a part of my personality. Throughout...
by alphahealth | Jun 13, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services
We are so excited to begin offering pelvic physiotherapy services to the paediatric population at ALPHA Midtown! The pelvic floor muscles in children have the same function and role to play as they do in adults. Some may think the pelvic floor muscles are only...
by alphahealth | Jun 2, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services
Chest binding is a common way to give a more masculine appearance of the chest. Many individuals of the trans and non-binary community use this to reduce the appearance of breast tissue to better align with their identities. This is a fantastic affirming tool, but...
by alphahealth | May 11, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services, Stress
What question can never be answered with a Yes? “Are you asleep?” I’m sure we have all heard this question, hoping that we were asleep, but instead we are thinking about random events during the day or how many hours are left before we need to get up for work. Sleep...
by alphahealth | Apr 28, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services
A very important component of being a human being is being able to use our opposable thumbs and hold and grip objects. All age groups from babies to the elderly rely heavily on gripping and holding for everyday life and for participation in sports. Hand function and...
