by alphahealth | Jan 20, 2014 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training, Physiotherapy
Yes- tennis elbow can occur even if you don’t play tennis. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis are both terms that refer to pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow. It is often chronic and is a result of repetitive use and strain on the tendons that attach...
by alphahealth | Jan 7, 2014 | ALPHA Health Services
It’s a new year, and with a new year comes those ambitious New Years resolutions. In the first week of January, we have heard a lot of New Years resolutions from clients- to run a marathon, to eat healthy, to exercise three times a week- whatever it may be...
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...
by alphahealth | Dec 1, 2013 | Personal Training
It’s coming… ski season is just around the corner! If you haven’t been doing those squats, or holding those planks, it’s not too late to start! Read on for 4 key exercises to get your ski legs back fast, and to avoid injury when you get back on the slopes!...
by alphahealth | Nov 18, 2013 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training
Arthritis… where to start? Over 4.6 million Canadians suffer from arthritis. It is the number one cause of disability among Canadians. Every 60 seconds, there is a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis in Canada. And there is no cure. So- what do we do? I have had many...