Core strength and back pain What is the core? The “core” refers to the group of muscles around the trunk that help stabilize and move the trunk. It is actually made up of 2 layers of muscles, known as the “inner unit” and “outer unit”. The inner unit refers to the...
Physiotherapy
Lower back pain- the basics! Ask a Physiotherapist
Lower back pain... what does it mean? Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to Global Burden of Disease...
Physiotherapy – it’s about mobility.
What is a physiotherapist? In a recent study, which examined the market profile of physiotherapists in Canada, the term mobility specialist was used to describe the role of a physiotherapist within a complex Canadian health care system. It was an interesting term to...
Lower back pain- reducing the risk when shovelling snow.
Welcome winter! Welcome snow! Welcome shovelling! Welcome lower back pain! Shovelling greatly increases the risk of low back pain and injury due to the ergonomics, weight of the snow, and the repetitive nature of shoveling. Here are a few tips to avoid lower back...
Postural Exercises to Prevent Back Pain – Ask a Physiotherapist!
Fall is in the air, and it is back to school time! We see, too often, the negative effects heavy backpacks have on the postures of those who carry them. Rounded shoulders, protruding neck, arched back, knock knees... all leading to headaches, neck pain, leg pain, back...
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...
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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.