by alphahealth | Mar 8, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
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...
by alphahealth | Feb 23, 2021 | ALPHA Health Services, Physiotherapy
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...
by alphahealth | Nov 11, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Vestibular Therapy
What is vestibular rehab? It is a specialized form of physiotherapy that helps treat vestibular disorders or symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, or visual dysfunction. The goals of vestibular rehab are to enhance gaze and postural stability, reduce or...
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...
by alphahealth | Jul 17, 2020 | ALPHA Health Services, Concussion Rehabilitation
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,...
