Physiotherapy after an ankle injury has been proven to greatly improve the speed of recovery and optimize healing. Research shows that physiotherapy and exercise may reduce the occurrence of recurrent ankle sprains and may be effective in managing chronic ankle...
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What Exercises Should I Do After a Knee Injury? Ask a Physiotherapist!
Here it is... The top 10 best exercises to do post knee injury! **Don’t do any exercises that increase symptoms or pain. Be sure to check with a physio before starting! Quadriceps Stretch: These are the muscles at the front of your thigh. Stand and pull your ankle up...
Think Twice Before You Ice! – Ask a Physiotherapist
As athletes, it is drilled into us… ICE YOUR INJURY! And most of us did. We never questioned it. We iced. Sprained ankle- ice. Broken finger- ice. Twisted knee- ice. Ice healed all. Ice was the go to. Ice allowed us to go back on the field, finish our race, or...
CrossFitters BEWARE!
CrossFit has exploded into the fitness world. You can’t enter a gym, or pick up a fitness magazine without some reference to the WOD, a new kettlebell swing, or directions to the latest “box” that has popped up in your community. Fitness fanatics, gym rats and those...
Can I get tennis elbow if I don’t play tennis? – Ask a Physiotherapist!
Yes- tennis elbow can occur even if you don’t play tennis. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis are both terms that refer to pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow. It is often chronic and is a result of repetitive use and strain on the tendons that attach...
Prepping for SKI SEASON! Physiotherapy can help!
It’s coming… ski season is just around the corner! If you haven’t been doing those squats, or holding those planks, it’s not too late to start! Read on for 4 key exercises to get your ski legs back fast, and to avoid injury when you get back on the slopes!...
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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.