Perineal Massage in Pregnancy I am very frequently asked by my pregnant clients if and when they should start perineal massage. Perineal massage during the last few weeks of pregnancy is a manual stretching technique that is believed to help improve the elasticity...
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Ergonomic set up- Physiotherapy can help!
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Meet Olivia Martins- Physiotherapist
Meet Olivia! Olivia Martins is a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto and has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from York University. Olivia’s...
Lower back pain- the basics! Ask a Physiotherapist
Lower back pain... what does it mean? 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...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Physiotherapy can help!
Getting you on track… and back to the track! Have you ever felt pain at the front of your knee? Does your knee hurt when walking down the stairs, when running or jumping, or after sitting for a long time? Does your knee ever make grating or popping noises when moving...
Concussion- Physiotherapy can help
Concussion 101 Common Concussion Misconceptions According to the Centre for Disease Control, an estimated 2.7 million children (0-19 years of age) were treated annually in emergency departments for sports and recreation-related injuries. Approximately 6.5%, or...
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About Alpha Health Services
At ALPHA Health Services, we strive to offer the best care, advice, and treatment to enable you to be as physical as you want to be, to get you living an active life, to allow you to reach your peak performance in sports, hobbies or regular life, and to encourage healthy aging. We believe in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and strive to get you back safely and as quickly as possible.
ALPHA Midtown
40 Holly Street, Suite 901
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3
info@alphahealthservices.ca
416.545.1881
ALPHA East
14 St. Matthews Rd G.008 (Located within Bridgepoint Active Healthcare) Toronto, ON M4M 2B5
infoeast@alphahealthservices.ca
647.670.3454