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COVID Update 28/2/2022

While the most recent announcement by the Victorian Government included the easing of many restrictions for Victorians, as we are an Allied Health Care Facility, face masks are still required on our premises.

Everything You Need To Know: Laura Yammouni, Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a unique branch of physiotherapy that supports women, men and children’s pelvic health.

Pelvic health is often challenged throughout the course of our lives.

As children, toilet training can be challenging for some, particularly around starting school or with the addition of a new family member. 

For men the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer can lead to urinary leakage and erectile dysfunction.

Are you, or do you know, a dancer who is about to begin the next stage of their ballet training and transition to pointé?

Has your teacher asked you to obtain a pointé assessment before getting the green light?

Beginning pointé repertoire is an exciting time in a dancers career; however, with this excitement comes an increase in risk of overuse injuries such as tendinopathies, ankle impingements and bone stress injuries.

Roast Veg Salad

This flavoured filled salad does not underdeliver. Even the biggest meat eaters will be pleasantly satisfied!

Serve alongside your preferred choice of protein or enjoy as is. A serving of this contains a healthy dose of energy boosting carbs, plant-based protein, and anti-inflammatory fats.

And more importantly, it’s an easy way to boost your daily vegetable intake. This is a great lunch meal so be sure to make a big batch and enjoy those leftovers.

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Salad

Updated 15 March 2022

Due to COVID isolation requirements (the presenter is a close contact), we have postponed the second session.

A new date of Saturday 2 April has been set.

The time will remain the same: 1.45pm for a 2pm start

RSVP via: reception@alphingtonsportsmed.com.au

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Exercise + Rehabilitation at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic

Not been to our clinic before, or not for a while / since our redevelopment?

Here’s a quick look at our extensively equipped Exercise + Rehabilitation Area – established to provide a focused approach to exercise and rehabilitation.

The festive season is fast approaching and it’s been a challenging year for everyone, so we wanted to take a moment to say: 

Merry Christmas - here's to happier and healthier times for all in 2022!

Christmas & New Year Hours

Our standard hours over the Christmas and New Year period are:
  - Monday to Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm, Saturdays 8:30am to 12.00pm*

We are closed on Sundays and on the following Public Holidays:

  - Saturday 25, Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 December 2021

We’ve recently added two new pieces of equipment to our Exercise + Rehabilitation Area – The ForceFrame and the NordBoard.

Our Physiotherapists can use these to test the upper and lower body strength of a patient – including hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, hamstring and neck muscle groups.

Both combine advanced sensors and provide real-time results and analytics for testing muscle strength and imbalance.

They can be used for:

Crispy Salmon Rolls with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

These crispy, chewy parcels of salmon will be a guaranteed crowd favourite at your next summer gathering.

You can even cook the salmon the day before to save yourself time. For leftovers, simply reheat in the oven, or better yet, pop them into the air-fryer for 5 minutes and they’ll crisp right back up!

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Updated 24 December 2021

All patients are required to wear a mask (unless they have an exemption) on our premises – including in Exercise Classes. The type of mask required is dependent on their vaccination level:

• Single vaccinated and unvaccinated will be given a P2 to wear while in the building.
• Double vaccinated may wear their usual mask.
  

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With the 2021 AFL season now complete, we chatted with one our Sport + Exercise Medicine Physiotherapists, Jay Anderson, about his involvement in the AFL and with the Essendon FC (Bombers).

How and when did you become involved with the AFL?

With the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr Carlee Van Dyk about her involvement with the Collingwood Magpies, and the Australian Diamonds Netball team.

When and how did you become involved with the Magpies?

New COVID Guidelines will be in place at Alphington Sports Medicine Exercise + Rehabilitation, from Friday 22 October 2021, to provide an environment where the risks of exposure to COVID-19 is managed to the best of our ability.

These Guidelines are for the safety of all on our premises (patients, practitioners, staff, and visitors), and to keep our business open to provide medical services to the public.

COVID UPDATE 18/10/2021

Great news – all our services will be back up and running by the end of the week!

In line with the Victorian Government's announcement on the easing of COVID restrictions, the following changes will come into effect at our Clinic from Friday morning (22 October):

With the 2021 AFL season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic Podiatrist Emma Poynton about her involvement with the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

How and when did you become involved with the Bulldogs?

I first became involved with the Western Bulldogs at the end of 2014 in preparation for the 2015 AFL season. Then in 2016, when the AFL established an AFLW program, I joined the club’s medical team who also care for the AFLW football department.