by alphahealth | Mar 25, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
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,...
by alphahealth | Mar 22, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
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....
by alphahealth | Feb 15, 2022 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation
Exercise After a Concussion: Why It’s Important Most people are aware of the general benefits of aerobic exercise: Regular exercise helps prevent or manage major health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It lowers blood pressure, increase muscle...
by alphahealth | Oct 13, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Massage Therapy
Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I thought I would touch on the rehabilitation side of breast cancer. After going through months and months of treatment and/or surgeries a cancer patient can be left with many physical changes. Some people can walk...
by alphahealth | Aug 31, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Announcements
Last week ALPHA successfully wrapped our first ever #NEXTGEN program! It was a pleasure having Claire and Sarah around the clinic. Take a look at what they were up to over the past few weeks! Interested in participating in a future #NEXTGEN program? Email us at...
