Functional fitness seems to a buzzword in the health community these days. Recently, at a fitness conference in Toronto, the keynote speaker spoke about functional fitness and how it is starting to be a priority for those working in the healthcare and fitness world....
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Joint Cracking- What does it mean? Ask a Physiotherapist!
*Pop… Crack…Click* These are some noises our body can make when moving. Have you ever heard them? Joint noises can be very common and often are not cause for alarm. Joints represent the place between two bones. Highlighted below are some of the possible causes for...
The mind body connection- physical injury and the mind.
As a physiotherapist, I have been trained to physically rehabilitate my patients. Whether it be from a surgery, a chronic disease, an injury, or wear and tear on the body, I am able to help facilitate healing, repair soft tissue, promote muscle activation, and heal...
Massage Therapy Yonge and Eglinton- Decrease Swelling Through Lymph Taping
I recently took a Lymph Taping course offered through Dr. Vodder School for Manual Lymph Drainage and it was amazing! I was able to learn various taping techniques to help reduce edema (swelling) in all areas of the body. This technique can be greatly beneficial to...
Vestibular Physiotherapy- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
The Vestibular System Blog Series: Part 3 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Continuing with the Vestibular System Blog Series, we will now start to explore some more common disorders beginning with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). If you missed...
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy- Lubricants
These days, it is much more likely that you will come across a shelf full of various personal lubricants at your local pharmacy and even the grocery store. The question is….do you need it? A recent UK survey discovered that out of 2000 women over the age of 55 who...
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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.