by Carly | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Signs, Symptoms, and How Physiotherapy Can Help Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden acceleration/deceleration of the head, neck, or body which results in forces transmitting the the brain. A concussion can occur without a direct blow to... by Carly | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog
Anatomy, Treatments, and Physiotherapy Insights Introduction: In this blog post, we will delve into the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). One of the most used, yet ignored joints in the body. Clinicians don’t regularly evaluate the TMJ since it is often... by Carly | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog
What is Acupuncture, and how does it work? Acupuncture is based on a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involvesthe insertion of thin needles into various parts of the body following meridians orenergy flows throughout the body. Acupuncture is used to balance...
by Carly | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog
Have you ever noticed one of your hips sits higher? Or one shoulder seem elevated? Or perhaps a crease or fold in your waist that you do not notice on the other side? You may have a common condition called scoliosis. In most cases, this does not cause any major... by Carly | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
Meet Zach! He is our new physio assistant and kinesiologist. Zach graduated from Acadia University in 2021, where he completed a Degree in Kinesiology, while also playing football for the Acadia Axemen. Football also brought him to Prince George, where he left... by Carly | Oct 24, 2023 | Blog
Meet Nerissa! Say hello to our Customer Experience Specialist Nerissa, who will be greeting you on the phone or in clinic. Nerissa was born and raised in Prince George. In 2012 she graduated from the Culinary Arts program at CNC. Before working at Altea Physiotherapy...
