Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I thought I would touch on the rehabilitation side of breast cancer. After going through months and months of treatment and/or surgeries a cancer patient can be left with many physical changes. Some people can walk...
ALPHA Health Services is proud to announce that we will now be offering the PoNS Treatment Program at our ALPHA East Location! What is PoNS? PoNS stands for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator. It is a device consisting of a mouthpiece and controller, that was...
What is balance? Balance is your ability to remain steady and upright both when still (static balance) and when moving (dynamic balance). The ability to maintain balance is often referred to as postural control. Three different...
Slow and steady wins the race! Winter is fast approaching and the return of cold weather activities is imminent. With this change in skilled movement, appropriate training is required to help prevent injury and ensure a smooth transition into the level of sport you...
Do you experience dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, or falls? Maybe you have been told to go to vestibular rehabilitation therapy but you’re not sure what it involves? Read on to learn more about vestibular rehab, how it works, and...
Last week ALPHA successfully wrapped our first ever #NEXTGEN program! It was a pleasure having Claire and Sarah around the clinic. Take a look at what they were up to over the past few weeks!...
Movement has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up playing sports competitively — ice hockey, soccer, and...
Knee Osteoarthritis Management and Treatment- What is supported by research The Common Scenario: You are experiencing...
The story of how ALPHA came to be! “After I graduated my undergrad from the University of Western Ontario, I took a...
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.