The Basics of Lower Back Pain: Ask a Physiotherapist! (Part 1)
Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading [...]
Vestibular Rehabilitation: What is it and Who Can Benefit?
What is vestibular rehab? It is a specialized form of physiotherapy that helps treat vestibular disorders or symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, or visual dysfunction. The goals of vestibular [...]
4 Common Misconceptions About Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that has many beliefs which have become popularized in the general public. Some of these are based on facts and some are myths, [...]
Fat Necrosis – Can Massage Help?
A large percentage of my client base are patients who have gone through various types of breast surgeries. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been seeing more patients who [...]
The Benefits of Sleep – Ask a Physiotherapist!
A crucial component of a healthy and resilient body is a good night’s sleep. It’s not just about the quantity of sleep but the quality as well. Sleep is a [...]
ALPHA Webinar Series: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy During Pregnancy
By Leeanna Maher Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
KT Tape: What is it and how does it work? – Ask a Physiotherapist
Have you ever heard a friend say they got KT tape for their shoulder? Or have you seen athletes sporting colourful pieces of tape and ever wondered why it’s there? [...]
ALPHA Webinar Series: Mobility Exercises For Your Home Office
By Rebecca Chow
The Truth About Foam Rolling: Ask a Physiotherapist!
Foam rollers. We likely have been told to use one. Many of us may own one. These worm-like cylinders are found at many clinics, gyms, fields, and courts where [...]
Meet Karen, ALPHA Registered Massage Therapist!
Learn more about Karen Kingsley, Registered Massage Therapist at ALPHA! Why did you pursue a career in massage therapy? In 2012 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Once [...]
The Neck after Concussion: How Physiotherapy can help!
Concussion is one of the most common traumatic brain injuries, with approximately 288,000 concussion related hospitalizations in the United States per year (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Approximately [...]
ALPHA webinar series: How to plan workouts into the week – Ask a Physiotherapist!
By Olivia Skrastins Registered Physiotherapist