Self-Management for Chronic Illness With over 3/5 Canadian adults living with a chronic illness, it is important to be able to help my clients find ways to self-manage these illnesses. Self-management includes providing them with strategies and tools to monitor and...
Spine Mobility As a physiotherapist I am always trying to find simple and quick ways to incorporate exercises into my client’s day. I find majority of us sit far too long in our day which tends to cause joint and muscle stiffness and discomfort. I am a believer in...
We are often asked this question by many who are interested in starting physiotherapy. It can certainly feel like an overwhelming venture, especially when there are so many clinics available in a large city like Toronto. You may have tried to google “the best...
Virtual meetings. Virtual birthday parties. Virtual interviews. Virtual School. Virtual physiotherapy? We have all been significantly impacted by COVID-19, and have had to adapt all areas of our lives to the new normal. Living our lives “virtually” seems to be...
Pain and Exercise Introduction Pain continues to be one of the leading contributors to disability around the globe. In fact, one of the most prominent reasons that individuals seek Physiotherapy or other Rehabilitative Services is pain. The International Association...
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,...
Slow and steady wins the race! Winter is fast approaching and the return of cold weather activities is imminent. With...
Finding the best physiotherapist can seem like an impossible task. Arguably, it is impossible to find THE absolute...
The Ultimate Exercise Guide for Knee Pain 50% of visits to sport doctors are due to knee injuries. Research shows that...
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.