by alphahealth | Nov 19, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
ALPHA IS 6! November 2019 marks the 6th anniversary of ALPHA Health Services. Since its inception, the goal of ALPHA has been to provide effective, efficient and informed one on one care that will enable individuals to achieve their physical goals. The name ALPHA...
by alphahealth | Oct 31, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
The journey to being a pelvic floor physiotherapist… Mentorship. Experience. Passion. In the last few weeks, I have had a recent increase in clients asking me, and I quote, “how in the WORLD did you get into this sort of profession?”. I always smirk a bit...
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 | Oct 7, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Now that it is the beginning of fall, we are now starting to experience cooler temperatures. Eventually we will be getting into the winter season where there can be snow and ice on the ground. While falls can occur at any time, slippery ground is a risk factor for...
by alphahealth | Jul 27, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Let’s discuss how physiotherapy can help relieve the pain and discomfort caused by bunions! What are Bunions? Medically known as hallux valgus, it is a progressive foot deformity affecting the first toe and is associated with foot pain and changes in functional...