by alphahealth | Mar 16, 2023 | Neurological Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
What is a stroke? Strokes are one of the leading causes of disability in Canada, with one stroke now occurring approximately every five minutes (1). Strokes can have a profound impact on your body, with most affected people experiencing changes in how they move. This...
by alphahealth | Mar 13, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
For many (or even most) of us, the last few years have been challenging and disruptive for our normal exercise routines. Whether it was due to: (1) recovering from a novel respiratory illness affecting your cardiorespiratory fitness coupled with possible fears or...
by alphahealth | Feb 16, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services, Vestibular Therapy
Do you experience dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, or falls? Maybe you have been told to go to vestibular rehabilitation therapy but you’re not sure what it involves? Read on to learn more about vestibular rehab, how it works, and whether it could help you. What...
by alphahealth | Feb 16, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services
Movement has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up playing sports competitively — ice hockey, soccer, and track and field — and eventually played field hockey at Wilfrid Laurier University where I completed my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Being an...
by alphahealth | Feb 2, 2023 | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
When we think of pelvic health physiotherapy, we don’t typically think gender affirmation care. There are many different ways to affirm one’s identity, it is by no means a one-size-fits-all process. But consider: one of the key areas that contributes to our gender...
