by alphahealth | Nov 5, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology and veterinary medicine. Shockwave is an acoustic wave, which carries high energy to damaged tissues in the body with subacute,...
by alphahealth | Oct 2, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
The October ALPHA Health Services staff profile features Registered Physiotherapist, Jennifer Harvey. Jennifer completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, and her undergraduate degree at McMaster University. We asked Jennifer a...
by alphahealth | Oct 1, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
Let’s talk back pain. Pain in the lower back is the single leading cause of disability worldwide (Global Burden of Disease 2010). It is estimated that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain is the most common reason for...
by alphahealth | Oct 22, 2013 | ALPHA Health Services, Dry Needling & Acupuncture
At ALPHA Health Services, we offer dry needling as a technique to help decrease pain, increase movement and improve overall functionality. I have had many patients ask me about dry needling. What is it? How does it help? Is it the same as acupuncture? Will it decrease...
