What is vestibular rehab? It is a specialized form of physiotherapy that helps treat vestibular disorders or symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, or visual dysfunction. The goals of vestibular rehab are to enhance gaze and postural stability, reduce or...
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4 Common Misconceptions About Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that has many beliefs which have become popularized in the general public. Some of these are based on facts and some are myths, but not many people know which is which. This blog post aims to dispel the common myths related to...
Breast Fat Necrosis – Can Massage Help?
A large percentage of my client base are patients who have gone through various types of breast surgeries. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been seeing more patients who are seeking help with a complication that can develop after having breast surgery: fat...
The Benefits of Sleep
Ask a physiotherapist about the benefits of sleep! 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 cycle to reset and restore the brain and body for the...
ALPHA Webinar Series: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy During Pregnancy
By Leeanna 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? Kinesiotape, or KT tape, is a tool that is used in physiotherapy treatments. The aim of this blog is to...
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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.