by alphahealth | Nov 11, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Concussion is one of the most common traumatic brain injuries, with approximately 288,000 concussion related hospitalizations in the United States per year (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Approximately 30% of those diagnosed with a concussion,...
by alphahealth | Oct 24, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services, Announcements
Ashley Saltsman- ALPHA Clinic Manager Ashley is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and has an Honors Bachelor of Arts with a major in Equity studies and a double minor in Sociology and Women and Gender studies. Ashley has always known she wanted...
by alphahealth | Oct 19, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Management of Acute Strains and Sprains Within the first 72 hours of a musculoskeletal injury it is recommended to follow the P.O.L.I.C.E principle. Protection: The goal is to avoid further tissue damage following an acute injury. Protection can include temporarily...
by alphahealth | Oct 7, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Now that it is the beginning of fall, we are now starting to experience cooler temperatures. Eventually we will be getting into the winter season where there can be snow and ice on the ground. While falls can occur at any time, slippery ground is a risk factor for...
by alphahealth | Jun 6, 2019 | ALPHA Health Services
Physiotherapy and Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the cartilage. Cartilage is connective tissue that lines the knee joint and acts as a cushion. When the cartilage wears down with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can be felt...
