by alphahealth | Nov 20, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to Global Burden of Disease 2010. It is a common ailment, but the...
by alphahealth | Jul 17, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation
Concussion is one of the most common traumatic brain injuries, with approximately 288,000 concussion related hospitalizations in the United States per year (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Approximately 30% of those diagnosed with a concussion,...
by alphahealth | May 28, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services
All ALPHA practitioners and staff are fully vaccinated (with Booster) for COVID-19. January, 2022 As per the Ontario Government and Toronto Public Health recommendations dated Dec. 21, 2020, physiotherapy clinics are able to stay open, subject to planning and...
by alphahealth | Apr 27, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Stress
GUEST BLOG! Coping with the Stress of COVID 19 By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP Individual, Couple, and Sex Therapist East Toronto Therapy The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to our everyday lives, and it remains uncertain when we will be able to go back to...
by alphahealth | Apr 17, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME: How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck, and shoulder pain. In times where a lot of us are working from home, it is important to have a proper home desk set up. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent...