by alphahealth | May 29, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services, Vestibular Therapy
The Vestibular System Blog Series: Part 2 – Signs and Symptoms of a Vestibular Disorder The vestibular system, which includes the central system (the brain and brainstem) and the peripheral system (the inner ear and the pathways to the brainstem) is responsible for...
by alphahealth | May 22, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services, Vestibular Therapy
The Vestibular System Blog Series: Part I What is the Vestibular System? What is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system is made of up three components – the central processing system (brain and brainstem), the peripheral vestibular apparatus (the inner ear and...
by alphahealth | May 17, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services
Although early detection and treatment of prostate cancer has significantly improved the outcomes of this disease over the years, the side effects of prostatectomy surgery can significantly hinder ones quality of life. The following list describes the most common...
by alphahealth | May 12, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle...
by alphahealth | Apr 17, 2018 | ALPHA Health Services
Prevention is key. In a recent CBC article titled, “Wait times for hip and knee replacement grow in Canada”, Dr. Gollish (orthopedic surgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre) states the increased demand for these replacements comes from the demographic shift in...
