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 | Sep 2, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training, Physiotherapy
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,...
by alphahealth | Aug 31, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Massage Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Massage Post Surgery When you think of someone who’s just had surgery, what do you think are the symptoms they typically experience? Maybe you have first hand experience of what it feels like to come out of surgery. I know I do. You have pain, and...
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....
