Vertigo can occur after head injury, concussion/mTBI, and other traumatic brain injuries - it is most often caused by Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Learn more about post-traumatic BPPV and how vestibular rehab can help. What is BPPV? BPPV is an inner...
A little over a year and a half ago I made a goal for myself to run a half marathon. Since then I’ve run 3 half marathons, two full marathons, two 10km races and joined a run club! I often joke that running has VERY quickly become a part of my personality. Throughout...
What is a stroke? Strokes are one of the leading causes of disability in Canada, with one stroke now occurring approximately every five minutes (1). Strokes can have a profound impact on your body, with most affected people experiencing changes in how they move. This...
For many (or even most) of us, the last few years have been challenging and disruptive for our normal exercise routines. Whether it was due to: (1) recovering from a novel respiratory illness affecting your cardiorespiratory fitness coupled with possible fears or...
Knee Osteoarthritis Management and Treatment- What is supported by research The Common Scenario: You are experiencing knee pain that has been gradually getting worse and you want to be assessed by your family physician. Your physician diagnoses you with knee...
Let's review the evidence of studies on how our bodies respond to changes in weather... Healthcare workers will hear something like this all the time, “There is rain coming because I feel it in my bones.” Is this just anecdotal or is this a fact for people with...
Vertigo can occur after head injury, concussion/mTBI, and other traumatic brain injuries - it is most often caused by...
A little over a year and a half ago I made a goal for myself to run a half marathon. Since then I’ve run 3 half...
What is a stroke? Strokes are one of the leading causes of disability in Canada, with one stroke now occurring...
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.