by alphahealth | Oct 19, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Management of Acute Strains and Sprains Within the first 72 hours of a musculoskeletal injury it is recommended to follow the P.O.L.I.C.E principle. Protection: The goal is to avoid further tissue damage following an acute injury. Protection can include temporarily...
by alphahealth | Sep 26, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Are your Headaches Coming from your Neck? Most people have at least had an occasional headache and many people suffer from various types of headaches. According to the Canadian Headache Society, nearly half of adults have headaches and it is one of the most common...
by alphahealth | Jun 6, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Physiotherapy and Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the cartilage. Cartilage is connective tissue that lines the knee joint and acts as a cushion. When the cartilage wears down with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can be felt...
by alphahealth | Feb 8, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation
Concussion Treatment – when to rest and when to exercise Many individuals who have sustained a concussion are told to rest in a dark room until their symptoms have gone away. Health care practitioners often prescribe rest as the frontline treatment for a concussion....
by alphahealth | Jan 17, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Work ergonomic set up Happy 2019 everyone! With the New Year ahead of us, below are some tips to help make your work environment more posture friendly and help prevent overuse injuries. MOVE OFTEN! Try to get up every 30 minutes if possible. This can include just...
