by alphahealth | Jan 20, 2014 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training, Physiotherapy
Yes- tennis elbow can occur even if you don’t play tennis. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis are both terms that refer to pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow. It is often chronic and is a result of repetitive use and strain on the tendons that attach...
by alphahealth | Jan 7, 2014 | ALPHA Health Services
It’s a new year, and with a new year comes those ambitious New Years resolutions. In the first week of January, we have heard a lot of New Years resolutions from clients- to run a marathon, to eat healthy, to exercise three times a week- whatever it may be the...
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!...
by alphahealth | Nov 6, 2013 | ALPHA Health Services, Personal Training
Halloween is over, the leaves have fallen and we are beginning to move into the colder weather. I have had many patients express to me their disappointment that their outdoor exercising is coming to an end as winter approaches. They are not keen on moving inside to a...
by alphahealth | Oct 22, 2013 | ALPHA Health Services, Dry Needling & Acupuncture
At ALPHA Health Services, we offer dry needling as a technique to help decrease pain, increase movement and improve overall functionality. I have had many patients ask me about dry needling. What is it? How does it help? Is it the same as acupuncture? Will it decrease...
