My Story - Jennifer Harvey (Toronto Physiotherapist) My path to become a physiotherapist was not the most typical. I completed a degree from McMaster University after high school, but in my early 20’s I did not have any interest in working as a healthcare...
Physiotherapy and Inflammation Inflammation is how the body’s immune system responds to harmful stimuli. These stimuli can range from pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds, or foreign substances, and inflammation acts to remove the injurious stimuli and initiate...
Move with Nature – A new children’s book by Toronto Physiotherapist Amanda Morin My name is Amanda Morin, I am a local physiotherapist and author of the children’s book, Move with Nature. Here is my story: My love of movement and literature both began very early in...
Returning to Running after a Baby Congratulations, you’ve completed one of the most awesome things a human body can accomplish! Giving birth, whether it’s a natural or cesarian delivery, is like the Olympic Games of every sport combined and you just won the gold. But...
Returning to Running after a Baby Congratulations, you’ve completed one of the most awesome things a human body can accomplish! Giving birth, whether it’s a natural or cesarian delivery, is like the Olympic Games of every sport combined and you just won the gold....
Exercise After a Concussion: Why It’s Important Most people are aware of the general benefits of aerobic exercise: Regular exercise helps prevent or manage major health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It lowers blood pressure, increase muscle...
What question can never be answered with a Yes? “Are you asleep?” I’m sure we have all heard this question, hoping...
A very important component of being a human being is being able to use our opposable thumbs and hold and grip objects....
Due to construction starting as early as April 17, 2023, vehicle and pedestrian access will be limited along Eglinton...
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.