5 Helpful Tips for Bladder Prolapse Management The bladder is an organ that is supported by ligaments, muscles, fascia, and soft connective tissue. These structures enable the bladder to maintain its position within the pelvic cavity. Bladder prolapse may occur when...
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
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...
Prostatitis – Pelvic Floor Therapy
Treating “Prostatitis” By Guest Blogger, Scott Everson, Owner Busy Bee Fitness Chronic Pelvic Pain syndrome, otherwise known as “chronic prostatitis”, just can’t seem to escape the dark ages of consensus in the medical community. It’s far from a rare condition –...
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
What Do The Pelvic Floor Muscles Actually Do? Anyone who knows me well knows that I absolutely LOVE to talk about the function of the pelvic floor muscles. I make a point of explaining the role of the pelvic floor muscles to each and every one of my clients so that...
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...
ALPHA Health Services has a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist on staff that can deal with Menopause and Your Pelvic Health
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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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.