The Benefits of Sleep – Ask a Physiotherapist!

by alphahealth | Sep 25, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

A crucial component of a healthy and resilient body is a good night’s sleep. It’s not just about the quantity of sleep but the quality as well. Sleep is a cycle to reset and restore the brain and body for the following day and is an underutilized tool to improve...

ALPHA Webinar Series: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy During Pregnancy

by alphahealth | Sep 10, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

  By Leeanna Maher Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

KT Tape: What is it and how does it work? – Ask a Physiotherapist

by alphahealth | Aug 28, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

Have you ever heard a friend say they got KT tape for their shoulder? Or have you seen athletes sporting colourful pieces of tape and ever wondered why it’s there? Kinesiotape, or KT tape, is a tool that is used in physiotherapy treatments. The aim of this blog is to...

ALPHA Webinar Series: Mobility Exercises For Your Home Office

by alphahealth | Aug 7, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

https://www.alphahealthservices.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/media.io_My-Movie_2.mp4   By Rebecca...

The Truth About Foam Rolling: Ask a Physiotherapist!

by alphahealth | Jul 31, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy

  Foam rollers. We likely have been told to use one. Many of us may own one. These worm-like cylinders are found at many clinics, gyms, fields, and courts where you will find people half-lying on the ground and rolling around on them. But what exactly does this...