by alphahealth | May 11, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services, Stress
What question can never be answered with a Yes? “Are you asleep?” I’m sure we have all heard this question, hoping that we were asleep, but instead we are thinking about random events during the day or how many hours are left before we need to get up for work. Sleep...
by alphahealth | Apr 28, 2023 | ALPHA Health Services
A very important component of being a human being is being able to use our opposable thumbs and hold and grip objects. All age groups from babies to the elderly rely heavily on gripping and holding for everyday life and for participation in sports. Hand function and...
by alphahealth | Aug 9, 2022 | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Male Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Pelvic Health. We usually think this is for people who were born with uteruses, right? What if I told you that men (or people born with penises) also have pelvic floors, and that there are unique issues that can arise in this...
by alphahealth | Apr 12, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Birthing Positions During Labour – A review During pregnancy, a lot of questions revolve around the “optimal” birthing position. In my practice, when I ask my clients what their expected outcomes from adopting an optimal birthing position include, many of...
by alphahealth | Mar 25, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, My Story, Physiotherapy
My Story – Jennifer Harvey (Toronto Physiotherapist) My path to become a physiotherapist was not the most typical. I completed a degree from McMaster University after high school, but in my early 20’s I did not have any interest in working as a healthcare...