Physiotherapy Questions
Five Common Physiotherapy Questions, Answered by Physiotherapist, Jennifer Harvey. As an orthopedic physiotherapist, there are common questions I get from patients. They are all great questions, and because of the [...]
Physiotherapy and back pain- work your core!
Core strength and back pain What is the core? The “core” refers to the group of muscles around the trunk that help stabilize and move the trunk. It is actually [...]
Physiotherapy in Canada- a personal reflection
Physiotherapy across Canada. Ontario to Yukon I have been a registered physiotherapist for 7 years, and I have spent my entire “life as a physio” in Toronto, Ontario. I attended [...]
Shovelling: how to stay safe this winter and prevent injuries! Physiotherapy Yonge and Eglinton!
Winter is here- stay injury free! With winter comes fun activities including skating and skiing. Winter can also bring on cold temperatures that bring snow and ice, making shovelling driveways [...]
Massage Therapy- Lymphedema
Lymphedema - Reduction Phase: Making it work with limited time & limited budget The reduction phase of treatment, the process of reducing the size of the area affected, is an [...]
Happy Birthday ALPHA!
ALPHA IS 6! November 2019 marks the 6th anniversary of ALPHA Health Services. Since its inception, the goal of ALPHA has been to provide effective, efficient and informed one on one [...]
Concussion Rehabilitation- ALPHA Health Services is leading the charge!
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 [...]
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy- Leeanna’s Journey
The journey to being a pelvic floor physiotherapist... Mentorship. Experience. Passion. In the last few weeks, I have had a recent increase in clients asking me, and I quote, “how [...]
Meet Ashley- ALPHA Clinic Manager
Ashley Saltsman- ALPHA Clinic Manager Ashley is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and has an Honors Bachelor of Arts with a major in Equity studies and [...]
Acute Strains and Sprains- Physiotherapy can help!
Management of Acute Strains and Sprains Within the first 72 hours of a musculoskeletal injury it is recommended to follow the P.O.L.I.C.E principle. Protection: The goal is to avoid further [...]
Physiotherapy and Balance
Now that it is the beginning of fall, we are now starting to experience cooler temperatures. Eventually we will be getting into the winter season where there can be snow [...]
Physiotherapy and headaches- cervicogenic headaches
Are your Headaches Coming from your Neck? Most people have at least had an occasional headache and many people suffer from various types of headaches. According to the Canadian Headache [...]