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 | 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 26, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services
Manual Lymphatic Drainage… Can I benefit? The short answer to this question is that most people can benefit from Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). MLD It’s a very gentle massage that helps to promote relaxation, immune function and reduce edema (buildup of fluid) in...
by alphahealth | May 6, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
It is almost here… golf season! Avid golfers, recreational golfers, and social golfers are gearing up to hit the lynx… and with the start of golf season comes the start of golf injuries… golfers elbow being one of the most common ailments to sideline a golfer....
by alphahealth | Apr 12, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
There are approximately 680 muscles in the human body. Muscles function to produce movement and force. Muscles are what drive our voluntary movements, such as walking or standing but also involuntary movements such as moving food through our digestive tract or the...
