Cycling shouldn’t be painful! Now that the weather is getting nicer a great way to be physically active is going for a bike ride. Whether your commuting to work on your bike or taking advantage of some of the great bike trails in the city, understanding how to set-up...
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The benefits of exercise – Ask a Physiotherapist!
After a long and cold winter here in Toronto, it looks like the city is finally starting to come out of hibernation. Even though the weather is still wet and dreary, spring is around the corner! The thought of warmer weather, and longer sunny days seems to bring out a...
Get to know NICOLE!
Nicole Filler is ALPHA's clinic administrator. Get to know a bit more about Nicole... because she is the best! About Nicole: Nicole is a recent graduate from Western University and has a Bachelor of Science with Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. Growing up a...
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: 5 Helpful Tips for Bladder Prolapse Management
5 Helpful Tips for Bladder Prolapse Management The bladder is an organ that is supported by ligaments, muscles, fascia, and soft connective tissue. These structures enable the bladder to maintain its position within the pelvic cavity. Bladder prolapse may occur when...
Massage Therapy – Questions answered!
Top 5 Common Questions or Concerns That Come up When Getting a Massage You may have thought of it when you’ve gotten a massage but you were too afraid to ask. You may be going for your first massage or still in the “getting to know you stage” with your current...
Concussion treatment- Physiotherapy can help
No evidence-based guidelines exist for treatment and rehabilitation services for children and adolescents who are slow to recover following a mild traumatic brain injury (or concussion). While the child is acutely injured, we believe that it is prudent to provide...
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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.