Managing ‘Endo Belly’
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! This month, ALPHA's Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Leeanna Maher, was featured in a blog from the Endometriosis Foundation of America. She discusses how pelvic floor physiotherapy [...]
How to manage chronic illness: Ask a Physiotherapist!
Self-Management for Chronic Illness With over 3/5 Canadian adults living with a chronic illness, it is important to be able to help my clients find ways to self-manage these illnesses. [...]
Physiotherapy and the spine: Yoga can help!
Spine Mobility As a physiotherapist I am always trying to find simple and quick ways to incorporate exercises into my client’s day. I find majority of us sit far too [...]
“How do I find the best physiotherapy clinic?”
We are often asked this question by many who are interested in starting physiotherapy. It can certainly feel like an overwhelming venture, especially when there are so many clinics available [...]
Is Virtual Physiotherapy For Me?
Virtual meetings. Virtual birthday parties. Virtual interviews. Virtual School. Virtual physiotherapy? We have all been significantly impacted by COVID-19, and have had to adapt all areas of our lives [...]
The Millennial and Middle-Aged Hip
Summary of CASEM Presentation by Dr. Burghardt on The Millenial and Middle Aged Hip Two consensus papers regarding Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI) were discussed: Warwick agreement of [...]
Should I exercise if I’m in pain? — Ask a physiotherapist!
Pain and Exercise Introduction Pain continues to be one of the leading contributors to disability around the globe. In fact, one of the most prominent reasons that individuals seek Physiotherapy [...]
What if your Body Pain and Inflammation was Caused by an Imbalance in your Gut?
While the gut remains the most overlooked system by most healthcare providers, it is the biggest difference maker in my practice for people who have been struggling to feel well [...]
Happy New Year from ALPHA Health Services!
Dear Friends and Patients of ALPHA Health Services; I want very much, on behalf of all of us at ALPHA, to wish you all the best for 2021. COVID-19 has [...]
The Basics of Lower Back Pain (Part 3): How to Progress Management – Ask a Physiotherapist!
The following is a general four week sample plan which focuses on general strengthening, posture, products and life style changes to help alleviate low back pain. If any of the [...]
The Basics of Lower Back Pain (Part 2): All About Management!
Before we go any further, it is important to seek medical attention if your back pain has any of the following characteristics: - the pain is worse at night or [...]
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor PT? My shortest answer is absolutely everyone can learn and benefit from a pelvic floor physiotherapy experience. Pelvic floor problems are not limited to [...]