by alphahealth | Mar 28, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
As a physiotherapist my job is to help people get back to optimal function – usually this means identifying the cause(s) of pain and working with my patients to develop a plan to reduce it. Sometimes the causes of pain can be linked to obvious tissue damage, physical...
by alphahealth | Mar 25, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
My path to become a physiotherapist was not the most typical. I completed a degree from McMaster University after high school, but in my early 20’s I did not have any interest in working as a healthcare professional; I was tired and burnt out of school. Instead, I...
by alphahealth | Mar 22, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
Inflammation is how the body’s immune system responds to harmful stimuli. These stimuli can range from pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds, or foreign substances, and inflammation acts to remove the injurious stimuli and initiate the healing process....
by alphahealth | Mar 1, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Returning to Running after a Baby Congratulations, you’ve completed one of the most awesome things a human body can accomplish! Giving birth, whether it’s a natural or cesarian delivery, is like the Olympic Games of every sport combined and you just won the gold....
by alphahealth | Feb 4, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation
Exercise After a Concussion: Why It’s Important Most people are aware of the general benefits of aerobic exercise: Regular exercise helps prevent or manage major health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It lowers blood pressure, increase muscle...