During pregnancy, a lot of questions revolve around the “optimal” birthing position. In my practice, when I ask my clients what their expected outcomes from adopting an optimal birthing position include, many of them hope for decreased pain while giving birth,...
Physiotherapy
My Story – Jennifer Harvey (Toronto Physiotherapist)
My path to become a physiotherapist was not the most typical. I completed a degree from McMaster University after high school, but in my early 20's I did not have any interest in working as a healthcare professional; I was tired and burnt out of school. Instead, I...
Learn how Physiotherapy can help with Inflammation
Inflammation is how the body’s immune system responds to harmful stimuli. These stimuli can range from pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds, or foreign substances, and inflammation acts to remove the injurious stimuli and initiate the healing process....
Recovery: The Power of Sleep & How You Can Enhance Yours
You’ve probably heard how sleep is important for injury recovery. Beyond prescribed rehab exercises, feel-good movements, and gradual return to activity, people often fail to consider the importance of sleep as part of the recovery process. From active...
Does posture really matter? Ask a physio!
If you have ever experienced pain, you have probably heard that it’s because of your posture. We’ve always been told that poor posture can result in pain – “You have back pain because you slouch too much”, or “Your knees hurt because they go past your toes when you...
What is PoNS™? Ask a Physio!
ALPHA Health Services is proud to announce that we will now be offering the PoNS Treatment Program at our ALPHA East Location! What is PoNS? PoNS stands for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator. It is a device consisting of a mouthpiece and controller, that was...
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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.