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 made up of 2 layers of muscles, known as the “inner unit” and “outer unit”. The inner unit refers to the...
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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 the University of Toronto for my Masters of Physiotherapy. My first job upon graduation...
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 necessary. Have you ever felt back pain after shovelling your driveway?...
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 intensive form of treatment requiring quite a bit of commitment and compliance from the...
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 care that will enable individuals to achieve their physical goals. The name ALPHA...
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 30% of those diagnosed with a concussion,...
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Toronto Physiotherapy 2022
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About Alpha Health Services
At ALPHA Health Services, we strive to offer the best care, advice, and treatment to enable you to be as physical as you want to be, to get you living an active life, to allow you to reach your peak performance in sports, hobbies or regular life, and to encourage healthy aging. We believe in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and strive to get you back safely and as quickly as possible.
ALPHA Midtown
40 Holly Street, Suite 901
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3
info@alphahealthservices.ca
416.545.1881
ALPHA East
14 St. Matthews Rd G.008 (Located within Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital) Toronto, ON M4M 2B5