by alphahealth | Aug 24, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services
Functional fitness seems to a buzzword in the health community these days. Recently, at a fitness conference in Toronto, the keynote speaker spoke about functional fitness and how it is starting to be a priority for those working in the healthcare and fitness world....
by alphahealth | Feb 11, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services
Is a physiotherapist a mobility specialist? In a recent study, which examined the market profile of physiotherapists in Canada, the term mobility specialist was used to describe the role of a physiotherapist within a complex Canadian health care system. It was an...
by alphahealth | Mar 22, 2015 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training, Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy after an ankle injury has been proven to greatly improve the speed of recovery and optimize healing. Research shows that physiotherapy and exercise may reduce the occurrence of recurrent ankle sprains and may be effective in managing chronic ankle...
by alphahealth | Feb 20, 2015 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training
Here it is… The top 10 best exercises to do post knee injury! **Don’t do any exercises that increase symptoms or pain. Be sure to check with a physio before starting! Quadriceps Stretch: These are the muscles at the front of your thigh. Stand and pull your ankle...
by alphahealth | Dec 16, 2013 | Massage Therapy
YES! Massage from a Registered Massage Therapist is beneficial for everyone! Regardless of your age, sex, activity level, pain, presenting symptoms… massage can and will help you! Massagecan be used for relaxation, to reduce muscle tension, or to...
