by alphahealth | Apr 12, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
There are approximately 680 muscles in the human body. Muscles function to produce movement and force. Muscles are what drive our voluntary movements, such as walking or standing but also involuntary movements such as moving food through our digestive tract or the...
by alphahealth | Mar 10, 2017 | ALPHA Health Services, Announcements
I am a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). I massage people, for a living. And, I love my job. Becoming a Registered Massage Therapist Before becoming a RMT, I did not really understand the full concept of Massage Therapy, or even what it completely entailed. I...
by alphahealth | Aug 26, 2015 | ALPHA Health Services, Announcements, Physiotherapy
Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to Global Burden of Disease 2010. It is a common ailment, but the...
by alphahealth | Dec 16, 2013 | Massage Therapy
YES! Massage from a Registered Massage Therapist is beneficial for everyone! Regardless of your age, sex, activity level, pain, presenting symptoms… massage can and will help you! Massagecan be used for relaxation, to reduce muscle tension, or to...
by alphahealth | Dec 1, 2013 | Personal Training
It’s coming… ski season is just around the corner! If you haven’t been doing those squats, or holding those planks, it’s not too late to start! Read on for 4 key exercises to get your ski legs back fast, and to avoid injury when you get back on the slopes!...
