Altea Physiotherapy + Wellness
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Our therapists are passionate with what they do and have noticed some common questions and topics that often come up for patients. We decided to create some articles outlining everything from BPPV, concussion, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and rotator cuff injuries to name a few.
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Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tendonitis
Frozen Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment If you're experiencing pain or stiffness in your shoulder, you may have frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tendonitis. These two conditions are different from each other and can be caused by...
Dizzy Migraine
What is the Dizzy Migraine aka the Vestibular Migraine? Migraines are extremely debilitating and often strike people (mostly women) between ages 20-40, with a bit older age range for men. The vestibular migraine or dizzy migraine is quickly becoming one of the most...
Meet Jon
Meet Jon! Jonathan graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2011, where he met his wife and fellow physiotherapist Carly. He is originally from Windsor Ontario, but moved to Prince George when he was in high school and is happy to call it home now. Jon...
Meet Carly!
Meet Carly! Carly is clinic owner and manager here at Altea. She graduated from the University of Manitoba, her hometown, in 2011. How did she end up in Prince George you may ask? Well, Jonathan her husband, partner in crime, and fellow physiotherapist met in...
BPPV Explained
Understanding BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): what are the crystals in my ear, and how did they fall out?! First of all, let me paint a picture so you can visualize this better. The Vestibular Apparatus, which includes the semicircular canals (senses...
