by alphahealth | Dec 11, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
The following is a general four week sample plan which focuses on general strengthening, posture, products and life style changes to help alleviate low back pain. If any of the exercises increase your pain, do not continue. For a more specific plan for your injury,...
by alphahealth | Dec 4, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
Before we go any further, it is important to seek medical attention if your back pain has any of the following characteristics: – the pain is worse at night or severe pain wakes you up – the pain is so severe that it is disabling, and there is no relief...
by alphahealth | Nov 24, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor PT? My shortest answer is absolutely everyone can learn and benefit from a pelvic floor physiotherapy experience. Pelvic floor problems are not limited to a certain age or gender. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from...
by alphahealth | Nov 20, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to Global Burden of Disease 2010. It is a common ailment, but the...
by alphahealth | Nov 11, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Vestibular Therapy
What is vestibular rehab? It is a specialized form of physiotherapy that helps treat vestibular disorders or symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, or visual dysfunction. The goals of vestibular rehab are to enhance gaze and postural stability, reduce or...