‘Tis the season of the winter blues. Due to the shorter days, lack of sunshine and colder temperatures we often spend more time indoors being sedentary. Let’s review some of the perks of physical activity, general guidelines and ways that we can get motivated to start...
Becoming a parent, whether it be for the first or the fourth time, is an exciting, beautiful and, at times, challenging stage of life. There are so many things to think about when taking care of a little one, in addition to the physical demands of feeding, changing,...
You’ve probably heard how sleep is important for injury recovery. Beyond prescribed rehab exercises, feel-good movements, and gradual return to activity, people often fail to consider the importance of sleep as part of the recovery process. From active individuals to...
If you have ever experienced pain, you have probably heard that it’s because of your posture. We’ve always been told that poor posture can result in pain – “You have back pain because you slouch too much”, or “Your knees hurt because they go past your toes when you...
The first of our new ‘My Story’ series is here! ‘My Story’ will highlight the journeys that brought our wonderful practitioners to ALPHA. No better way to start it off than with the incredible Olivia Martins, Registered Physiotherapist and ALPHA’s Director of...
ALPHA Health Services is proud to announce that we will now be offering the PoNS Treatment Program at our ALPHA East Location! What is PoNS? PoNS stands for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator. It is a device consisting of a mouthpiece and controller, that was...
What is a stroke? Strokes are one of the leading causes of disability in Canada, with one stroke now occurring...
For many (or even most) of us, the last few years have been challenging and disruptive for our normal exercise...
Knee Osteoarthritis Management and Treatment- What is supported by research The Common Scenario: You are experiencing...
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.