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 Leanna 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
Meet Joanna
Learn more about Joanna Schechter, Registered Physiotherapist at ALPHA! Why did you pursue a career in geriatric rehab? (stroke, home visits) It's funny that you ask this question. Working with [...]
ALPHA Health Services- Infection Control and Response to COVID19
June 1, 2020 We, at ALPHA Health Services, are delighted to welcome you back to the clinic for physiotherapy. As per the Ontario Government and Toronto Public Health recommendations dated [...]
Physiotherapy – Pelvic floor tips during COVID19
Based on the most current available information: Pregnant people, with no underlying medical condition, are not at more risk for contracting COVID-19 compared to the rest of the population Pregnant [...]