Physiotherapy and the spine: Yoga can help!

by alphahealth | Mar 8, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

Spine Mobility As a physiotherapist I am always trying to find simple and quick ways to incorporate exercises into my client’s day. I find majority of us sit far too long in our day which tends to cause joint and muscle stiffness and discomfort. I am a believer in...

“The best physiotherapy clinic?”

by alphahealth | Feb 23, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

We are often asked this question by many who are interested in starting physiotherapy. It can certainly feel like an overwhelming venture, especially when there are so many clinics available in a large city like Toronto. You may have tried to google “the best...

Is Virtual Physiotherapy For Me?

by alphahealth | Feb 19, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

  Virtual meetings. Virtual birthday parties. Virtual interviews. Virtual School. Virtual physiotherapy? We have all been significantly impacted by COVID-19, and have had to adapt all areas of our lives to the new normal. Living our lives “virtually” seems to be...

What if your Body Pain and Inflammation was Caused by an Imbalance in your Gut?

by alphahealth | Jan 22, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Diet

While the gut remains the most overlooked system by most healthcare providers, it is the biggest difference maker in my practice for people who have been struggling to feel well again. The gastrointestinal system’s job includes: breaking down food, absorbing...

KT Tape: What is it and how does it work? – Ask a Physiotherapist

by alphahealth | Aug 28, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

Have you ever heard a friend say they got KT tape for their shoulder? Or have you seen athletes sporting colourful pieces of tape and ever wondered why it’s there? Kinesiotape, or KT tape, is a tool that is used in physiotherapy treatments. The aim of this blog is to...