by Carly | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the joints (cartilage) wear down over time, resulting in less cushioning around the joints. Two of the most commonly affected joints are the hip and knee, and osteoarthritis in these joints can...
by Carly | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
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 Carly | Mar 2, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Carly | Mar 2, 2022 | Blog
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 started...
by Carly | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Carly | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog
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 head...
