Often when one thinks of menopause, it is commonly associated with hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and unexpected weight gain due to a slower metabolism. Have you ever pondered what affect menopause has on your pelvic floor muscles and their function?...
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Concussion Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy – Part 1
Concussion Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement...
Physiotherapy for Shin Splints- What, Who, and How to get rid of them!
Shin splits, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is an injury that refers to pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). Shin splints typically develop after physical activity, especially running, hiking, or jumping routines. Any vigorous sports...
Plantar Fasciitis Rehabilitation – What can massage therapy do?
Many of you are aware of, suffer, or have suffered through plantar fasciitis at some point in your life. This heel pain can manifest as pain at the bottom of your feet that's worse in the morning, limited range of motion in your feet, or discomfort with walking....
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy – Leeanna Maher
Meet Leeanna Maher, Registered Physiotherapist, and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. Leeanna brings to her practice experience, knowledge, and a passion to get her patients better. Leeanna is truly one of a kind, her genuine care, intelligence, and expertise, sets her...
Bigwin Island Physiotherapy
We are heading up north! ALPHA's seasonal clinic at Bigwin Island Golf Club, on Lake of Bays, will re-open June 20, 2017. We are excited to continue to offer the excellent care, expertise, and professionalism of ALPHA Health Services at Bigwin Island Golf Club....
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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.