by alphahealth | Oct 9, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP MANAGE YOUR OSTEOARTHRITIS! Osteoarthritis (OA) Arthritis affects approximately 4.6 million Canadians and 1 in 10 Canadians report having Osteoarthritis. This is a condition that affects the joints of the body. Within a joint, there is...
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 | Aug 26, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
Manual Lymphatic Drainage… Can I benefit? The short answer to this question is that most people can benefit from Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). MLD It’s a very gentle massage that helps to promote relaxation, immune function and reduce edema (buildup of fluid) in...
by alphahealth | Jul 18, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Massage Therapy
Many of you are aware of, suffer, or have suffered through plantar fasciitis at some point in your life. This heel pain can manifest as pain at the bottom of your feet that’s worse in the morning, limited range of motion in your feet, or discomfort with walking....