Click to enlarge By Anne Wyrough and Emma Swaffield
ALPHA Health Services
Chronic Headaches and how Physiotherapy can help
Headache is a leading cause of disability in North America... and did you know 52% of these headaches originate from issues in the neck? What is a Headache? Simply put it is the symptom of pain localized to the head and/or neck. The brain itself cannot perceive pain,...
Physiotherapy for Concussion Rehabilitation
Concussion Treatment – when to rest and when to exercise Many individuals who have sustained a concussion are told to rest in a dark room until their symptoms have gone away. Health care practitioners often prescribe rest as the frontline treatment for a concussion....
Pelvic floor Physiotherapy- Perineal Massage in Pregnancy
Perineal Massage in Pregnancy I am very frequently asked by my pregnant clients if and when they should start perineal massage. Perineal massage during the last few weeks of pregnancy is a manual stretching technique that is believed to help improve the elasticity...
Ergonomic set up- Physiotherapy can help!
Work ergonomic set up Happy 2019 everyone! With the New Year ahead of us, below are some tips to help make your work environment more posture friendly and help prevent overuse injuries. MOVE OFTEN! Try to get up every 30 minutes if possible. This can include just...
Meet Olivia Martins- Physiotherapist
Meet Olivia! Olivia Martins is a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto and has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from York University. Olivia’s...
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About the author
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.